“Why Is the Bee More Important Than Humans?” Comes to Split
The Exhibition “Why Is the Bee More Important Than Humans?” Comes to Split
2 May – 15 June 2019
Split Natural History Museum
Exhibition Concept Authors: Dr. Iva Mihoci and Petar Crnčan, M.Sc. Experimental Biology
Exhibition Authors: Dr. Iva Mihoci, Dr. Zorana Sedlar, Petar Crnčan, M.Sc. Experimental Biology, and Predrag Manger
Scientific Collaborators: Prof. Ivana Tlak Gajger, Vedran Lesjak, Dr. Vlatka Mičetić Stanković, Saša Petrić, Ankica Dušević, and Darija Ćaleta
Illustrations: Franka Tretinjak
Photographs: Dr. Zorana Sedlar, Miljenko Sedlar, Mateja Jagić, Tatjana Šardi, and Vitomir Mlinarec
Exhibition Design: Mario Galov
Graphic Design of Labels and Catalogue: Nikša Martinac
The exhibition explores the biology and ecology of bees and the complex organisation of bee colonies. Special attention is given to the close relationship between bees and flowering plants, as well as the essential role bees play in maintaining biodiversity. Visitors can also learn about traditional beekeeping practices in continental Croatia and neighbouring countries.
Bees and flowering plants are believed to have co-evolved during the Cretaceous period, between 145.5 and 65.5 million years ago. Their role in pollination is invaluable, and a single bee colony can pollinate up to three million flowers in a single day.
The exhibition features numerous artefacts, bee specimens from the Croatian Natural History Museum’s Hymenoptera Collection, and beautifully prepared plant specimens that depend on bee pollination.
Authors
Iva Mihoci, Zorana Sedlar, Petar Crnčan, Predrag Manger