Bumblebees are social creatures and have an interesting lifecycle. Spring. The lifecycle begins in spring, when rising temperatures awaken a queen bumblebee that has been hibernating alone in the soil. The queen will have spent the entire winter underground, using up reserves of energy stored as fat in her body.
Most of the symptoms of cystic fibrosis (CF) are caused by the thick, sticky mucus. The most common symptoms include: 1  Frequent coughing that brings up thick sputum, or phlegm (flem). 2  Frequent bouts of bronchitis and pneumonia. 3  They can lead to inflammation and permanent lung damage.4  Salty-tasting skin.5  Dehydration. 6  Infertility (mostly in men).he most common symptoms include: 1  Frequent coughing that brings up thick sputum, or phlegm (flem). 2  Frequent bouts of bronchitis and pneumonia. 3  They can lead to inflammation and permanent lung damage. 4  Salty-tasting skin. 5  Dehydration. 6  Infertility (mostly in men).
In people with cystic fibrosis, the body produces mucus that is abnormally thick and sticky. This abnormal mucus can clog the airways, leading to severe problems with breathing and bacterial infections in the lungs.These infections cause chronic coughing, wheezing, and inflammation.ost people with cystic fibrosis also have digestive problems. Some affected babies have meconium ileus, a blockage of the intestine that occurs shortly after birth. Other digestive problems result from a buildup of thick, sticky mucus in the pancreas.