6.5 Population Dynamics Flashcards
1
Q
What is the population between 10-15k?
A
Winter to Spring
2
Q
Why are there fewer bees in winter?
A
They are conserving resurces
3
Q
When are the first drone eggs laid?
A
Laid in april to allow for swarming to take place in may
4
Q
When does the colony population peak?
A
Summer
5
Q
When are drones produced?
A
Biomdal peak in spring and late summer to deal with swarming and supersedure times
6
Q
How large may the population be in early summer
A
45k to 50k
7
Q
How do workers sense their colony is big enough to swarm?
A
Worker density/cotnact rate between workers
8
Q
What can the colony invest in over the year?
A
Reproduction, gorwth, survival
9
Q
What happens in late summer regarding food?
A
The ratio of workers to brood increases so more food is stored.
