Dave

A study has been made, and is about to be published, by
John McMullen...This study showed that for a body size
shift of 10% there was only a 1% change in the diameter of
the tracheal orifice.


Reply:
Dave, this is good, but we know that bees have been more
then upsized 10% in sizing and the first thoraxic spherical
opening being the site, I would like to know if this was a
definate hardcore size change seen in all entrances looked
at, or an Average of range scene by him. Knowing we have
discussed this in depth in the past then just saying above
needs more information as to how looked at.

Regards,

Dee A. Lusby
Small Cell Commercial Beekeeping
Moyza, Arizona
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OrganicBeekeepers/




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