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Story: Beekeeping

Taking nectar from a flower

Taking nectar from a flower

Close-up, the head of a bee looks quite fearsome. However, the long tongue, called a proboscis, is merely used for collecting nectar from flowers.

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Allan Gillingham. 'Beekeeping', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 27-Sep-11
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