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ones in which worker bees are reared (worker cells) are about 
one-fifth of an inch across and those used for rearing drones 
(drone cells) are about one-fourth of an inch in diameter. 
Fig. 36. — Structure of comb : a, vertical section at top of comb; b, ver¬ 
tical section showing transition from worker to drone cells; c, horizon¬ 
tal section at side of comb showing end-bar of frame; d, horizontal 
section of worker brood cells; e, diagram showing transition cells. 
Slightly reduced. 
The cells used in storing honey are usually of the larger size 
while pollen is ordinarily stored in worker cells. The storage 
cells are less regular and as a rule slope upward at the outer 
end. The side walls are not all at right angles to the midrib 
