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Re: More on Queen Biology
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walter weller <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 21 Jun 2005 10:01:54 -0500
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  Bill Truesdell wrote:

  >Even better question is why would they select a less desirable outcome
  >than would be had by younger larvae, especially since they only benefit
  >by having a new queen one day earlier? Darwin is not at work here.

  Hmmm.  Are we sure we know what the bees consider "desirable", and why?  Often we don't.  Darwin may be at work here after all.

  Walter Weller

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