Study of the influence of the dynamics of pheromone concentration on the collective behavior of bees during the construction of combs

The work is devoted to studying the unique engineering abilities of bees, which have evolved to impressive perfection over millions of years. Focusing on the process of building honeycombs, we will immerse ourselves in the fascinating world of mathematics, architecture, and biology. At first glance,...

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Main Author: D. O. Chornyi
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Language:English
Published: Stepan Gzhytskyi National University of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnologies Lviv 2024-09-01
Series:Науковий вісник Львівського національного університету ветеринарної медицини та біотехнологій імені С.З. Гжицького. Серія: Сільськогосподарські науки
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description The work is devoted to studying the unique engineering abilities of bees, which have evolved to impressive perfection over millions of years. Focusing on the process of building honeycombs, we will immerse ourselves in the fascinating world of mathematics, architecture, and biology. At first glance, Honeycombs appear to be simple hexagonal cells, but behind this simplicity lies a profound mathematical logic. We will look at the geometry of the hexagon, its optimality for space conservation and strength, and its possible connection to the golden section. With the help of mathematical models, we will try to simulate the process of building honeycombs and understand how bees make collective decisions. Materials are an essential construction component. Let's dwell more on wax, a fantastic material that bees produce. We will investigate its composition, properties, and production technology. In addition to wax, we will consider the role of propolis in construction and its antibacterial properties. Honeycombs are not just a collection of cells but a complex engineering complex. We will analyze how bees provide ventilation, thermoregulation, and hive protection. Let's compare beehives with famous architectural structures and try to find standard features. The study of bees is of great importance for the development of various fields of science and technology. We will consider how the principles of honeycomb construction can be used in biomimetics, robotics, and materials science. This work opens up new perspectives for creating innovative materials, optimizing production processes, and developing new technologies inspired by the natural perfection of bees. Bee research could be the key to developing more efficient and environmentally friendly building materials and structures.
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spelling doaj-art-ebc948ffe87142f081e99dcbc240b8282025-08-20T03:30:08ZengStepan Gzhytskyi National University of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnologies LvivНауковий вісник Львівського національного університету ветеринарної медицини та біотехнологій імені С.З. Гжицького. Серія: Сільськогосподарські науки2519-26982707-58342024-09-01261019610010.32718/nvlvet-a101165210Study of the influence of the dynamics of pheromone concentration on the collective behavior of bees during the construction of combsD. O. Chornyi0Vinnytsia National Agrarian University, Vinnytsia, UkraineThe work is devoted to studying the unique engineering abilities of bees, which have evolved to impressive perfection over millions of years. Focusing on the process of building honeycombs, we will immerse ourselves in the fascinating world of mathematics, architecture, and biology. At first glance, Honeycombs appear to be simple hexagonal cells, but behind this simplicity lies a profound mathematical logic. We will look at the geometry of the hexagon, its optimality for space conservation and strength, and its possible connection to the golden section. With the help of mathematical models, we will try to simulate the process of building honeycombs and understand how bees make collective decisions. Materials are an essential construction component. Let's dwell more on wax, a fantastic material that bees produce. We will investigate its composition, properties, and production technology. In addition to wax, we will consider the role of propolis in construction and its antibacterial properties. Honeycombs are not just a collection of cells but a complex engineering complex. We will analyze how bees provide ventilation, thermoregulation, and hive protection. Let's compare beehives with famous architectural structures and try to find standard features. The study of bees is of great importance for the development of various fields of science and technology. We will consider how the principles of honeycomb construction can be used in biomimetics, robotics, and materials science. This work opens up new perspectives for creating innovative materials, optimizing production processes, and developing new technologies inspired by the natural perfection of bees. Bee research could be the key to developing more efficient and environmentally friendly building materials and structures.https://nvlvet.com.ua/index.php/agriculture/article/view/5210bees, honeycombs, wax, propolis, biomimetics, engineering.
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Study of the influence of the dynamics of pheromone concentration on the collective behavior of bees during the construction of combs
Науковий вісник Львівського національного університету ветеринарної медицини та біотехнологій імені С.З. Гжицького. Серія: Сільськогосподарські науки
bees, honeycombs, wax, propolis, biomimetics, engineering.
title Study of the influence of the dynamics of pheromone concentration on the collective behavior of bees during the construction of combs
title_full Study of the influence of the dynamics of pheromone concentration on the collective behavior of bees during the construction of combs
title_fullStr Study of the influence of the dynamics of pheromone concentration on the collective behavior of bees during the construction of combs
title_full_unstemmed Study of the influence of the dynamics of pheromone concentration on the collective behavior of bees during the construction of combs
title_short Study of the influence of the dynamics of pheromone concentration on the collective behavior of bees during the construction of combs
title_sort study of the influence of the dynamics of pheromone concentration on the collective behavior of bees during the construction of combs
topic bees, honeycombs, wax, propolis, biomimetics, engineering.
url https://nvlvet.com.ua/index.php/agriculture/article/view/5210
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