In a message dated 06/12/2008 02:08:51 GMT Standard Time,  
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The  results
show that: compared to the parent workers, the proboscis  length,
anterior wing area, the total length of the third and fourth  dorsal
plate of the abdomen, the length of the fourth dorsal plate of  the
tuberculum, the area of the sixth abdominal segment, and the area  of
wax mirrors are significantly different, 


This suggests that these characteristics are acquired rather than  inherited; 
from which it follows that the science of morphometrics used to  decide the 
race of bees, whether African or Amm/Aml etc, may need a  re-think.  What say 
you, Dave?
 
Chris

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