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Hypopharyngeal Gland
The hypopharyngeal gland is a paired gland located in the head of worker bees that produces royal jelly, the protein-rich food for larvae and the queen. It is particularly active in nurse bees between days 3 and 12 of their adult life. Adequate pollen nutrition is essential for proper gland development and function.
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