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Subject:	If bees ceased to exist
From:	Peter Borst <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Wed, 31 May 2017 07:29:10 -0400
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Hi all
We frequently see in the media, speculations on what would happen if bees ceased to exist. Most are uniformed conjecture, but this struck a chord with me:

But if our little friend the bee were to suddenly cease to exist,
who shall describe the desolation and confusion which would
invade the harmony of nature? How many shy flower-virgins, in
plain and hillside, would droop and pine for her coming ! How
many noble long-pedigreed families in wood and valley, finding
life insupportable, would give up the struggle for existence, and
become extinct ! How would nature herself change her brightest
hues and dress herself in sombre colours to mourn our little friend !

Benjamin Kidd
Longman’s Magazine 
Vol VI 1885

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