Tufts researchers have discovered that honey bees alter their diet of nutrients according to the season,particularly as winter approachesMEDFORD/SOMERVILLE (May 29, 2018)—Researchers at Tufts University have discovered that honey bees alter their diet of nutrients according to the season, and particularly as winter approaches. A spike in calcium consumption in the descend,and tall intake of potassium, help prepare the bees for colder months when they likely need those minerals to generate warmth through rapid muscle contractions.
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