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Re: the life span of the honey bee
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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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Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:49:09 -0700
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> My contention is that the lifespan of the honey bee
> is not counted out in days, but in miles flown.

I agree with Jim, or more accurately, perhaps, number of wingbeats.
This subject is covered in depth in two articles that I wrote at
http://www.scientificbeekeeping.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=59

Randy Oliver

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