Genetic determination of nectar foraging,pollen foraging,and nest-site scouting in honey bee colonies |
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Authors: | Gene E Robinson Robert E Page Jr |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Entomology, The Ohio State University, 1735 Neil Avenue, 43210-1220 Columbus, OH, USA |
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Abstract: | Summary Allozyme analyses of honey bee workers revealed significant differences in the intracolonial subfamily composition of groups of nectar foragers, pollen foragers, and nest-site scouts. These differences demonstrate that colony genetic structure influences the division of labor among older foraging-age bees just as it does for younger workers. The maintenance of genetic variability for the behavior of individual workers and its possible effects on the organization of colonies are discussed. |
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