Worker bees develop their ovaries and lay eggs, in the absence of queen 
substance,  but they do not become queens they become 'laying worker' and 
all their eggs are destined to become dones of a rather small size.
Ruary

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From: "Erin Martin" <[log in to unmask]>

> I'm learning about how worker bees can develop their
> ovaries and become queens if circumstances require it.
> Erin

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