A bee colony is a structured community of bees, primarily consisting of a single queen, worker bees, and drones. The queen's main role is to lay eggs, while worker bees perform various tasks such as foraging for nectar and pollen, caring for the young, and maintaining the hive. Drones are male bees whose primary function is to mate with a queen. Bee colonies are essential for pollination, which supports the growth of many plants and crops. They communicate through dances and pheromones to share information about food sources. Healthy bee colonies contribute significantly to biodiversity and the ecosystem.