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Scientists Decode Honeybees’ Eye Size Gene
A comparison of male and female bees clearly shows the sexual dimorphism in the eyes: The male (left) has significantly larger compound eyes than the female (right), which is attributable to the different tasks of the eyes, undated photo. (HHU/Institute of Evolutionary Genetics, NewsX/Bee)

Scientists Decode Honeybees’ Eye Size Gene

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Gene Research Could Hold Key To Reversing Honey Bee Decline
Picture shows lab-kept honey bees, undated. Despite improved standards for keeping honey bees in the lab, UMD research shows caged bees have shorter lifespans than they did 50 years ago, suggesting something other than environmental conditions could be causing higher rates of honey bee colony loss for commercial bee keepers. (Anthony Nearman, UMD, NewsX/Bee)

Gene Research Could Hold Key To Reversing Honey Bee Decline

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