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Re: Many unanswered questions
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Geoff Manning <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 3 Aug 2018 07:23:55 +1000
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Pete B said

> I'm not certain I understand a scenario where the queen *doesn't
> *sacrifice herself in supersedure.
> 
> One could argue that in swarming, the queen permits supersedure without
> sacrificing herself. Conversely, it is known that sometimes swarm cells
> are produced, the hive doesn't swarm, and the queen gets replaced.

How can you tell the difference between swarm and supersedure cells? 

Geoff Manning

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