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Re: HYG (haemolymph?)
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Ted Fischer <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Sun, 16 Feb 1997 01:22:45 -0400
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Dennis and Marian wrote:
>
> In a posting by Jack and Susan Griffes (Re: Duragilt and Pierco), from Michigan, inspection for this (apparent) desease was mentioned.  Forgive my ignorance, but what is it?
>
Neither HYG nor haemolymph is a disease.  HYG is the genetic
characteristic of bees in which they rapidly clean out dead brood.
Haemolymph is the body fluid (similar to our blood) of insects.
 
Ted Fischer
Dexter, Michigan, USA

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