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Peter Edwards <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:47:24 -0000
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> Sorry, but I don't agree.  We find about 4540 per pound,  most researchers
> estimate 5000.  Extreme values in literature run from  5,600 to 3,000.

There will be variation because of the race of bee.  Some are much larger 
than others and presumably hybrids would vary according to the genetic mix.

Best wishes

Peter
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