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Re: Entombed Pollen
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Stan Sandler <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:20:46 -0300
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I've heard of entombed pollen and I know pretty well the causes behind it.
> But.....    I don't think I would know entombed pollen from stored pollen
> if it were right in front of me.  Any pointers?
>

Entombed pollen is coated over, sealed off, behind a layer of propolis.  If
you open the cell, instead of moist fermented beebread you find a dry
substance the colour and texture of crumbled brick.
 Stan

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