On Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:30:29 GMT, [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > more data to support the fact that microbial culture and the bees in the hive work as a complex adaptive system, and that they seem to have co-evolved in a way that supports one another. This statement is essentially the same as saying that the rain brings the flowers. Right, but what of it? You say that the hive is a complex adaptive system. Me too. You say that adding or subtracting items from it can be harmful. Me too. But what you don't do is support any of your opinions about what should and should not go in there. I would think that the bees would find that sort of guidance to be a little confusing. pb **************************************************** * General Information About BEE-L is available at: * * http://www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/default.htm * ****************************************************