Question

which of the following describes a population?
a a single honeybee
b a honeybee hive with the queen, drone bees, and worker bees
c a honeybee hive with all the bees plus the physical bee hive made of paper, wax, and honey
d a honeybee hive, the tree containing the hive, the birds that nest in the tree, and the insects that live in the tree bark

Explanation:

A population refers to all the members of a single - species group living in a particular area. A single honeybee is just one individual. Option C includes non - living components (the physical bee hive) and Option D includes multiple species and non - living elements. Option B represents all the members (queen, drone bees, and worker bees) of the honeybee species in a hive.

Answer:

B. a honeybee hive with the queen, drone bees, and worker bees