Humans and bees both have jointed legs, and some of the parts making mobility possible share names in both species: femur, tibia, tarsus (plural, tarsi), trochanter, coxa. In the human body, the femur, trochanter and coxa are fused, whereas in a honey bee, they are distinguishable parts, which makes sense, given that bee legs have more functions than just support and mobility!
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SnoKing Beekeepers Association
Classes, Networking & Support for Beekeepers
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