Supersedure
- Pronunciation
- /soo-per-sed-ur/
- Category
- Behavior
- Singular
- Supersedure
- Plural
- Supersedures
Definition
The replacement of a mature queen bee by a younger, new queen.
Etymology
From Latin 'supersedēre', meaning 'to sit over' or 'to be superior to'.
Example
The supersedure process allows for the colony to maintain its reproductive capacity and ensure the continued propagation of the species.
Related Terms
- Queen bee
- Colony
- Reproduction