3. Evaporation: When the nectar is finally deposited into the hexagonal wax cells, it is still too watery to be honey—it is essentially nectar soup. The bees begin the "fanning" phase. They crowd the comb, beating their wings in synchronized, frantic rhythms. This creates a powerful draft that evaporates the excess moisture, thickening the liquid until it reaches the perfect consistency.
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