A honeycomb is a structure composed of beeswax, built by bees to store honey and serve as a nursery for developing bees. A honeycomb is composed of a series of hexagonal cells, which bees form through wax production and using their bodies to mould the wax into shape. The cells are initially used to hold honey and then serve as brood cells to house developing bees in their various stages. Once the brood is ready to emerge, bees cap the cells with wax, allowing the honey to mature. Honeycombs are an intricate and fascinating component of a beehive, demonstrating bees' remarkable ability to build and organize their living and storage spaces.