Which of these protect the hive, collect nectar and pollen and look after the eggs?
A
Queen bee
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B
Worker bee
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C
Drone
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D
Male bee
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Solution
The correct option is B Worker bee The worker bees are the smaller, sterile female bees. They are called as nurse or housekeepers. They are involved in taking care of the hives and the young ones. They help in building the hives and protect the hives from the other animals. They help in pollination, collect the nectar and transfer the pollens between the flowers.