The hexagonal shape of the honeycomb cells depends on the construction behavior of bees

The upward tilt of honeycomb cells increases the carrying capacity of the comb and is not to prevent the outflow of honey

Crystallography of honeycomb formation under geometric frustration

A simplified thermomechanical approach to visualize hexagonal honeycomb construction

Hexagons: The structural possibilities of a uniform shape

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Honeybee combs: how the circular cells transform into rounded hexagons

Honeycomb - Wikipedia

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The bee Tetragonula builds its comb like a crystal

Why do bees make hexagons in their hives and not squares, rectangles, or triangles? - Quora

Imperfect comb construction reveals the architectural abilities of honeybees