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Nasonov Gland
The Nasonov gland is a scent gland located on the dorsal side of the worker bee's abdomen that releases an orientation pheromone when exposed during fanning behavior. Bees fan at the hive entrance with their abdomens raised to disperse this scent, helping returning foragers and disoriented bees locate the colony. The pheromone blend includes geraniol and citral.
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