HOME	Diagram of a bee

This diagram shows you what a bee looks like, and what the different parts are.

1. Can you find the stinger?

2. How many joints do bees have in their legs?

3. Where on their body do they carry pollen home to the hive?

4. What is a proboscis?

5. What are mandibles?

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Can you see the bright yellow pollen this bee is carrying?

The answers:

1. It is right on the back of the bee.

2. They have six joints in their legs.

3. They have pollen baskets on their legs (look at the picture above to see them).

4. It is an insect's tongue.

5. It is their jaw.

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