> Generally only one foundress per cell until mite
infestation rate climbs to a high level.
So allowing mite infestation to reach a high level allows mating between the offspring of possibly several foundress mites and they are then no longer what may be described as clones - although still probably very highly inbred I guess?
Best wishes
Peter
52°14'44.44"N, 1°50'35"W
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