Honeycomb Collection (page 5)

Picture No. 10892949
Honeycomb Moray Eel (Gymnothorax favagineus) Date:

Hookes observations of cellular structure of cork (fig 1) and sprig of Sensible (Sensitive) plant (fig 2). First use of word cell to name honeycomb nature of cork

Mushroom Rock formations with honeycombed top, eroded coastal rocks on wave-cut platform, Yehliu Geopark, Yehliu Promontory, Taiwan, April

Loxodonta africana, african elephant skull in side view that has been cut vertically in the midline, showing the honeycomb structure that reduces the weight, and the brain cavity

Vespiary

Two pieces of honeycomb

Beekeeper holding frame

Fresh honeycomb

A chunk of honeycomb with rich golden-brown honey

Honeycomb covered in honey in a bowl on a green napkin

Bits of honeycomb scraped out from frame

Piece of honeycomb saturated with honey

Honeycomb

Fresh honeycomb tripe

Horn coral (Septastraea Marylandica)

Honey comb, bees and larvae, close-up

Bees on a honeycomb, close-up

Honey comb and bees, close-up

Whole and sliced German Balconi Yellow tomatoes

Honeycomb dripping honey

Honey bees emerging from beehive, close-up

Honey comb, bees and larvae, close-up

Honey bee comb C017 / 3713
Honey bee comb. Close-up of a comb from the hive of a honey bee (Apis sp.). The cells of this comb are used to store pollen. The different colours are due to the different types of pollen being stored

Plant Parasites C017 / 3500
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing various categories of plant parasite including those of; elm, hornbeam, oak, artichoke, gooseberry, elder, rose, peach, lime, beech and box

Geometrical Constructions and Principles C017 / 3515
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing the analysis of various geometrical concepts and constructions

Honey bee on honeycomb F007 / 6601
Honey bee (Apis mellifera) on honeycomb

Honey bee on honeycomb F007 / 6599
Honey bee (Apis mellifera) on honeycomb

Honey bee on honeycomb F007 / 6597
Honey bee (Apis mellifera) on honeycomb

Honey bee on honeycomb F007 / 6600
Honey bee (Apis mellifera) on honeycomb

Beekeeper extracting honey, 1890s C017 / 6891
Beekeeper extracting honey. 19th-century artwork of a beekeeper using machinery to extract honey from honeycombs from a beehive

Bone structure, artwork C016 / 7504
Bone structure. Computer artwork showing bone trabeculae. Trabeculae are the bars of bone that form a honeycombed hollow network, and make up the structure of spongy bone, the inner layer of a bone

Bee and wasp nests, artwork
Bee and wasp nests. Computer artwork showing the structures of a honeybee nest (left) and a social wasp nest (right). The honeybee nest is built from multiple wax honeycombs (hexagonal)

Bone tissue, SEM
Bone tissue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of cancellous (spongy) bone. Bone tissue can be either cortical (compact) or cancellous

Cancellous bone, light micrograph C016 / 0509
Cancellous bone. Light micrograph of a section through cancellous, or spongy, bone. Constructed in a honeycomb-type architecture

Imitation honeycomb filling C014 / 0293
Imitation honeycomb filling. Close-up of a acrylic tubes assembled to mimic the honeycomb structure of bee hives. The honeycomb structure offers great strength to weight ratio

Imitation honeycomb C014 / 0294
Imitation honeycomb. Section of material with a design based on the honeycomb structure of bee hives. This structure gives the material great strength whilst keeping its weight to a minimum

Imitation honeycomb filling C014 / 0291
Imitation honeycomb filling. Close-up of a section through acrylic tubes assembled to mimic the honeycomb structure of bee hives. The honeycomb structure offers great strength to weight ratio

Imitation honeycomb filling C014 / 0292
Imitation honeycomb filling. Close-up of a acrylic tubes assembled to mimic the honeycomb structure of bee hives. The honeycomb structure offers great strength to weight ratio

Imitation honeycomb filling C014 / 0290
Imitation honeycomb filling. Top down view of acrylic tubes assembled to mimic the honeycomb structure of bee hives. The honeycomb structure offers great strength to weight ratio

Bone structure, artwork C016 / 7545
Bone structure. Computer artwork showing bone trabeculae. Trabeculae are the bars of bone that form a honeycombed hollow network, and make up the structure of spongy bone, the inner layer of a bone

Capped honeycomb C013 / 9833
Capped honeycomb. Close-up of honeycomb from a honey bee (Apis mellifera) colony. Wax caps (white) are covering the individual cells, which are full of honey

Capped honeycomb C013 / 9834
Capped honeycomb. Close-up of honeycomb from a honey bee (Apis mellifera) colony. Wax caps (white) cover some of the individual cells, which contain honey

Balsa wood structure, SEM
Balsa wood structure, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This wood is from the balsa tree (Ochroma pyramidale). This is a longitudinal section through the wood

Bone tissue, SEM C013 / 4768
Bone tissue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of cancellous (spongy) bone. Bone tissue can be either cortical (compact) or cancellous

Bone tissue, SEM C013 / 4767
Bone tissue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of cancellous (spongy) bone. Bone tissue can be either cortical (compact) or cancellous

Bone tissue, SEM C013 / 4766
Bone tissue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of cancellous (spongy) bone. Bone tissue can be either cortical (compact) or cancellous

Honeycomb of Apis sp. honeybee
A close-up of the structure of a the honeycomb made by a colony of honeybees

Arachnophyllum, coral
Image depicts an Arachnophyllum, a Silurian coral. Corals comprise a soft bodied animal called a polyp. Each polyp inhabits a calcareous skeleton called a corallum

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Honeycomb, a marvel of nature crafted by the diligent honey bees (Apis mellifera), is an intricate masterpiece that showcases their remarkable life cycle. This hexagonal structure, with its expanded cross-section and insets, serves as the heart of a bee colony. In this bustling world of bees, we witness the captivating scenes on the comb. The queen bee reigns supreme, surrounded by her loyal workers who tirelessly tend to the honeycomb and brood cells. In some cases, we may come across a queen with clipped wings in the UK—a practice done to prevent swarming. Beekeepers play an essential role in nurturing these incredible creatures. They carefully observe and assist in maintaining healthy hives while ensuring optimal conditions for honey production. These dedicated individuals understand that protecting our precious pollinators is crucial for both our environment and agriculture. The beauty extends beyond its significance to bees alone. In 1954, a drop shoulder cardigan featuring a stunning honeycomb stitch was published with instructions for craft enthusiasts to recreate at home—an elegant fusion of fashion and nature's design. Even high up on Mount Namjagbarwa in Yarlung Valley lies another breathtaking sight—the Himalayan honey bees (Apis dorsata laboriosa) diligently working on their combs amidst awe-inspiring surroundings. As we delve into the enchanting world of honeycombs, it becomes evident how these tiny insects have mastered architectural perfection through millions of years' evolution. Their ability to construct such precise structures holds valuable lessons about efficiency and sustainability—lessons that resonate far beyond their buzzing realm. Let us cherish every glimpse into this mesmerizing universe where hardworking bees transform nectar into golden sweetness within each cell—a testament to nature's ingenuity encapsulated within every delicate hexagon: Honeycomb - truly one of life's sweetest wonders.