Hi Dee

> Also, one more question: As the first thoraxic spherical is
> not hardened yet when the trachael mites go in to eat and
> lay internally, and is still somewhat elastic I would
> think,

You are confusing this with the stiffness of the hairs. The opening
itself is rigid and part of the carapace.


Regards & Best 73s, Dave Cushman, G8MZY
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