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Re: Natural products
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randy oliver <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 25 Nov 2013 05:37:02 -0800
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> We are among the most highly adaptable species, and do not have very
strict requirements. Quite the contrary, we seem to be able to live almost
anywhere, given basic resources.

And our adaptability pales in comparison to that of the honey bee.  What
with its extremely high recombination rate, polyandry, haplo-diploidy, and
short generation time, the honey bee is designed for rapid adaptation.


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Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com

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