Morphology is the study of the structure and function of an animal’s body. And sometimes, learning all the bits and pieces can get really intense! This video goes in-depth on bee morphology. We had a ton of fun creating larger-than-life body parts out of common household goods like hair combs, pipe cleaners, and toilet brushes!
Bee Bodies: Structure and (Fun)ction from Bug Chicks on Vimeo.
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Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker are The Bug Chicks. They each have Masters Degrees in Entomology and love to teach people about insects and spiders. For more from The Bug Chicks, check out their website -- including their new teacher resources -- at http://www.thebugchicks.com!
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