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Psyche 
[June 
Pechuman and Dr. John G. Franclemont of Cornell University for 
critically reading the manuscript. Finally, I express my appreciation 
to my wife, Kathleen, who aided in collecting the bees, provided 
constant encouragement, and offered suggestions on the manuscript. 
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