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Re: Sperm storage
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In a message dated 28/04/03 05:08:56 GMT Daylight Time,
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<< Queens mate with up to 20 drones and they store the sperm in 'layers'.  >>


Lloyd,

Can you point me towards authorities for this please?  I thought the jury was
still out on whether it was stored layered or mixed, but perhaps I am out of
date.

Chris

PS I thought of you at Stoneleigh where I saw 'Circomb' on sale. Is this the
same as Ross Rounds?

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