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How do older bees affect younger ones?
Older bees inhibit the behavioral development of younger bees through social interactions and pheromones.
What is the effect of queen mandibular pheromone (QMP)?
It suppresses juvenile hormone and delays the onset of foraging.
Do workers also produce inhibitory pheromones?
Yes, worker mandibular glands contain similar compounds to the queen’s and require direct contact to influence younger bees.
What did experiments show about colony age structure and development rate?
Colonies with fewer older bees develop faster, while colonies with many older bees develop more slowly.