Brewmasters of the bee world, “polyester bees” make plastic fermentation vats for the kids.
bees are single moms with a lot to do and little time. Fortunately, they can use a feathery tongue to make infant-care plastics and then brew up batches of baby food.
Chemically, the bee-made plastic is a cousin of human-made polyesters. A big gland on a female’s abdomen secretes Tinkertoy-like molecules of repeating lactone compounds, each with its “ester” structural bit that gives polyester its name.creates underground nursery tunnels leading to sealed chambers. Inside each she starts a batch of fermenting pollen from and bacteria. The microbes add nutrition and a boozy fragrance.
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