I wish to correct an error.
I mistakenly gave credits to Grant for the comment below,
and should have credited Randy.
> It depends on how you wish to define 'pushed'. I will
> agree with Grants most excellent comment, that egg laying by
> the queen in the early brood rearing initiation phase is
> largely controlled by the temperature gradient.
> Studies in early 20c have shown this.
Best Wishes,
-Joe Waggle
"…Contracto frigore pigrae." -Virgo
-With cold benumbed, inactive they remain.
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