The honey-bee: its nature, homes and products

CHAPTER III.

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THE QUEEN-BEE.

Early Errors as to Sex--The "Mother Bee"--Distinguishing Characteristics--Functions--Attentions paid her--Effects of Loss; how Repaired by Bees--Enmity to Rivals--Length of Life--Egg-laying.

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