Why are bee's hearts connected to their thorns?

Question

Would that not prove fatal when they sting an enemy because the stings have a hook on it?

Answer 1

Bee's sting is not connected to its heart !

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when the barb of the sting ( Thorn if you prefer ) gets embedded in human skin ,it canot be easily removed and ends in the death of the bee ( Same if it stings a bird ) .

But for other insects and enemies , it can sting repeatedly .