Eric writes:
What I want to ask here is whether there couldn't be any
genetic advantage to a trait that didn't perpetuate the
exact blood line of the specific colony.

Reply:
Yes, as for perpetuating race/strain in a way. Also what is
an exact blood line of a specific colony you talk about
since a queen can mate with 10-17 drones? What specific
blood line are you referencing in this instance?

Respectfully submitted,

Dee A. Lusby
Small Cell Commercial Beekeeper
Moyza, Arizona
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/organicbeekeepers/

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