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Re: Colony life span and population size
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Charles Linder <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 22 Jan 2015 08:16:08 -0600
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> The most striking effect of the different environmental conditions on colony development was the lower number of adult bees in southern Europe (longer active season) compared to northern Europe (shorter active season). 

> [This] could be due to a more precocious onset of foraging, which can be the result of pathological conditions - 

Could it be simple due to genetics??  Seems to me you would note exactly the same if you compared Itialans, carniolas, or Russians.

Charles

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