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Randy quoted: "This study found evidence of prior hybridization between
the 2 groups, based on the presence of a presumptive European mtDNA
marker, although the population
was *morphometrically indistinguishable* from African A m scutellata
(Moritz and Meusel, 1991). A large-scale allozyme study also revealed
that populations of this region express significant levels of European-
derived introgression, although morphometrically they are quite
"African" (Lobo et al, 1989)."
So, as, evidently, African bees and their Afro-European hybrids can be
distinguished morphometrically (and therefore inexpensively!) from
European bees, why not use this as an objective test, rather than
relying on relative 'stinginess'? There are very many factors that
can may a hive appear 'stingy' , most of which have nothing to do with
their race.
Chris
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