What is hive meaning?

A hive is a structure made by bees called honeybees that serves as their home, workspace, and pantry. It usually consists of a series of hexagonal wax cells, arranged in multiple layers, where the bees store honey, pollen, and their young. Hives are typically built on elevated platforms or trees, enclosed or open, and can be occupied by thousands of bees. The queen bee resides in the hive and lays eggs, which are then raised by nurse bees to become worker bees, drones, or new queens. In addition to honey production, hives play a critical role in pollination and ecological balance.