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then we must conclude that development and growth — as with 



the high-holder — spring from desire. The generative organs 



are very sensitive, and exceedingly susceptible to impressions, 



Fig. 20. 



Tongue of a Worker-Bee, much magnified. 



igula. 

 -Labii 



a— LiL 



b, ft— Labial palpi. 



, c— Maxillge. 

 d— Paragloaege. 



[The average length of a black worker's tongue, as compared with this from 

 an Italian, would be irom base to a.] 



and we may yet have much to learn as to the delicate forces 

 which will move them to growth and activity. Though these 

 fertile workers are a poor substitute for a queen, as they are 



