Regular geometry and hexagonal structure of honeycomb results from the optimisation of cylindrical cells built in close proximity
v. gallo, A. Bridges, J. L. Woodgate, L. Chittka
This study investigates how honeybees construct hexagonal honeycomb cells through the dense packing of cylindrical cells, showing that workers reshape cells over time to achieve regularity.
bioRxiv · Jul 13, 2022 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition