However, no matter how well an individual organism's genome modifies
itself, the environment (Nature) will add a stochastic element as to
whether that individual actually passes its genes to the next generation.
An individual can have the "most adaptive" gene combination in history, but
can still be killed before reproduction by a wildfire, blizzard, or falling
meteorite.  Thus, the critical successful passing of its genes to the next
generation will always involve a degree of chance.  This is the chance
element of which I speak.

Hello Randy and All,
What we have seen over the years is a change in the 
environment  that has limited feral colonies in nature. The result
has been a reduction of our gene pool in the US. 
The subject has many variables that have to be addressed and I think
mathematics has come up short to explain the problem
The Best
Roy Nettlebeck   

             ***********************************************
The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned
LISTSERV(R) list management software.  For more information, go to:
http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html