Why Are Honeycomb Cells Hexagonal?

Why might a hexagon be a suitable shape for storing honey? Learn how in this activity from the Science Friday Educator Collaborative.

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Hexagonal honeycomb cells with honey that hold the queen bee's eggs and store the pollen and honey the worker bees bring to the hive Stock Photo - Alamy

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