>> Studies in early 20c have shown this... I referenced only a small portion of a study which contained a graph of the number of eggs laid in cells of various temperatures... They came to the conclusion that 'laying by the queen in early brood rearing is controlled by the temperature gradient', as the chart above seems to suggest...
They do seem to use that factor to explain the early-season queen activity, but I did not see how they would explain the decrease in egg laying later in the season when the same gradients may well exist.
All in all an interesting set of data and observations, and an ambitious use of the technology of the time, but I have trouble sharing their conclusions such as they are.
Just one more aspect of a gestalt, I think.
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