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Re: Johnston's Organ
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In a message dated 29/04/03 05:12:42 GMT Daylight Time,
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<< Absolutely False.
 Bees can and do hear airborne sound, as has been shown by
 carefully-crafted experiments.  The organ is named the
 "Johnston's organ".  It is at the base of the antenna.
 Many insects have highly similar hardware.  To understand
 bees, it helps to know their basic anatomy and physiology. >>

Can you tell us more about this please?  When I was studying quite some years
ago the purpose of the organ was not well understood and was thought to be
some sort of air speed indicator.  I am probably out of date.

Chris

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