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Re: Adaptation
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Bill Hesbach <[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, 6 Dec 2023 10:39:36 -0500
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> The hairs are plumose, closely resembling the structure of bird down feathers and probably have similar insulative properties.


The plumose hair on a bee's thorax is also thought to have evolved as an efficient pollen trap.

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