In a message dated 15/12/2008 02:23:13 GMT Standard Time, [log in to unmask]
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If I have to bet I say that mites adapt faster to bees than bees to mites.
Why? There is a lot more genetic variability with bees with multiple
external mating by queens compared with brother:sister mating among mites. On the
other hand there is a fresh generation of mites every month or thereabouts
but a fresh generation of bees only every couple of years or so.
Chris
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