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Re: Do bees sleep?
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Elizabeth Vogt <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 9 May 2001 07:35:47 -0700
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Yes,  bees "sleep",  at least their metabolism slows to a point that
approximates sleep in mammels.  I recall some research by Heinrichs, I
believe from the 1970's, that describes this state in honey bees.  Whether
or not  this occurs on a daily cycle, I don't remember.

If I can find the citation,  I'll send it along to you Eugene.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Vogt

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