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Selected Works of Richard B. Frankel
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Iron-Containing Cells in the Honey Bee (Apis mellifera)
Science
  • Deborah A. Kuterbach, State University of New York at Stony Brook
  • Benjamin Walcott, State University of New York at Stony Brook
  • Richard J. Reeder, State University of New York at Stony Brook
  • Richard B. Frankel, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Publication Date
11-12-1982
Abstract

Honey bees are sensitive to earth strength magnetic fields and are reported to contain magnetite (Fe3O4) in their abdomens. We report bands of cells around each abdominal segment that contain numerous electron-opaque, iron-containing granules. The iron is principally in the form of hydrous iron oxides.

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Copyright
1982 American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Citation Information
Deborah A. Kuterbach, Benjamin Walcott, Richard J. Reeder and Richard B. Frankel. "Iron-Containing Cells in the Honey Bee (Apis mellifera)" Science Vol. 218 Iss. 4573 (1982) p. 695 - 697
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/rfrankel/82/