
The SciencesFebruary 1, 1984
Solitary Bees
Most species of bees are not social like the honeybee. They are solitary, meaning that the female builds her own nest. They play a profoundly important role in pollinating crops and wild plants

Solitary Bees
Most species of bees are not social like the honeybee. They are solitary, meaning that the female builds her own nest. They play a profoundly important role in pollinating crops and wild plants

The Fungus Gardens of Insects
Several kinds of insects live only in association with one kind of fungus, and vice versa. In some instances the insect actively cultivates the fungus, browsing on it and controlling its growth