Explore a remarkable advance in animal reproduction, revealing how some species reproduce without fertilization and what this means for bees and other animals.
This book surveys the history and evidence behind parthenogenesis, including cases in the honey-bee and the silk-worm moth. It discusses how virgin females can produce offspring and what this suggests about reproduction in nature, with careful notes from observers and experiments.
- Learn how unfertilized eggs can develop into drones and how workers’ eggs can lead to offspring
- Understand the difference between fertilized and unfertilized reproduction in bees
- Discover the practical implications for beekeepers and the study of insect life
- See how these ideas connect to similar phenomena in other animals and even plants
Ideal for readers interested in natural history, beekeeping, and the science of reproduction, this edition provides clear explanations grounded in years of careful observation.