Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Intermediate Practice Exam

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Unlike honeybees, which characteristic do wasps and hornets have?

Can sting multiple times
Have a barbed stinger
Are less aggressive
Die after stinging

The correct answer is: Can sting multiple times

Wasps and hornets possess the ability to sting multiple times due to their smooth stinger, in contrast to honeybees, which have a barbed stinger that gets lodged in the skin of their target. When a honeybee stings, it cannot pull its stinger back out, and as a result, it typically dies after delivering the sting. Conversely, wasps and hornets can withdraw their stinger and sting repeatedly without suffering any harm to themselves. This characteristic makes them particularly more dangerous, as they can deliver multiple stings in a single encounter. The smooth structure of their stinger allows them to attack multiple times, which is a significant distinction from honeybees and a key aspect to understand about these insects’ defensive behaviors.