Geometry & Colours of Meliponine Brood Cells

<p class=ql-align-center><strong>Title: Geometry and Colours of Meliponine </strong></p><p class=ql-align-center><strong> Brood Cells - Part 1 </strong></p><p class=ql-align-center>Subtitle: Preliminary Emphasis on Genus <em>Tetragonula </em></p><p class=ql-align-center><strong>Synopsis: </strong></p><p class=ql-align-justify><strong>This literature is for enthusiasts who have difficulty remembering scientific names but can recognize geometric shapes. A preliminary look at what is termed as the most difficult genus in the Indo-Malaya stingless bee group to identify and differentiate between species by morphology. This book will take the readers on a journey to explore the various aspects of Tetragonula brood structure and form across the Indian Subcontinent South East Asia Sunda Wallacea and the Sahul regions.  </strong></p><p class=ql-align-justify><strong>A study on brood cell shapes of the different stages of the cell build-up. From newly operculated cells larval brood cells to pre-pupal and cocoons. Queen cells are scrutinized in size proportion and shape. The colour of the cells with the bee's anatomical colours and host cavity is examined. </strong></p><p class=ql-align-justify><strong>There is a schematic impression of the development and a growth sequence of clusters clumps semi-combs full layered and spiral combs. A brief glimpse is provided of the brood of some other genera like Austroplebeia Geniotrigona Heterotrigona (Platytrigona) Homotrigona (Lophotrigona) Lisotrigona and Wallacetrigona are given as comparisons. </strong></p><p class=ql-align-justify><strong>Where available the nest and brood structure are associated with its nest entrance which I hope will make it easier to recognize a particular species. </strong></p>