A Moment of Science
Before giving an answer, let's think for a second about the kind of thing we can learn even from so commonplace an event.
Surprisingly, even though there is no light to catch, the sunflower will continue to bend every day just as it did when it was outside. This is a classic example of what scientists call a circadian rhythm — it’s a daily cycle of behavior that is internal to the organism, rather than being solely triggered by the environment.
As you land on top of her you realize too late the mistake you have made. You do whatever it is that bees do when they are terrified. This is no female bee, no possible mate.
So sometimes parents or stronger offspring will eat the weaker offspring in order to increase their own chances at survival.
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