In a message dated 20/05/2007 15:53:25 GMT Standard Time,  
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It  should be pointed out that it is Apis mellifera mellifera that they  are
talking about and not Italians or Carniolans, from which most US  commercial
strains are derived. These bees are  larger.



Why?  Generally creatures get bulkier the further they are from the  equator 
or sea level.  Or by 'these bees' you mean Amm.
 
Chris



   

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