Chitin - a special substance that most insects' outsides are made of. Chitin can be hard or soft and flexible. In the case of the bee, it is very hard.
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How long do worker bees usually live for?
5 - 6 weeks
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How long can a Queen bee live
Up to 5 years
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How many eyes does a bee have?
5
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Bees can see all colors except one. What is that colour?
Red
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What do bees eat?
They mainly eat the nectar and pollen from flowers. Young bees eat honey in the winter.
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What two ways do bees protect themselves?
Building their hive in well hidden places and stinging.
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How many wings do bees have?
Two pairs of wings (4) - the larger fore wings and the smaller hind wings
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Where is the only place on earth bees are not found?
Antarctica
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What do bees use to smell?
Their antennae
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In one collection trip, how many flowers does a bee visit?