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different uses in the several sorts of bees. Each bee 
is adapted to its special work, which it performs inde- 
pendently of the others, but for the common good. 
What infinite wisdom has been displayed in the 
creation of these little creatures, far surpassing man’s 
understanding ! In the most exquisite works of man, 
the microscope only reveals imperfections, and the 
higher the power used the more imperfect do they 
•appear; but in those of Nature, we find the higher 
powers only bring out more wonderful and complex 
structures of infinite perfection. Much has been done 
during the present century with improved microscopes 
and greater knowledge, but there still remains much 
to be done. We have described several organs, the 
uses of which are not yet known, and even with regard 
to others, such as those connected with the senses of see- 
ing, smelling, and hearing, much remains to be proved. 
AVe shall be contented if those who read this 
book are induced by its perusal to take a deeper 
interest in the works of Nature, and they will be con- 
vinced that, much as we know already, there is still 
more to learn ; and we are sure that a careful in- 
vestigation by those who are able to devote some time 
to it, will well reward them, and cannot fail to lead to 
discoveries on the part of the student that will help to 
elucidate some of those points at present enveloped in 
mystery. 
An intimate knowledge of the anatomy and physi- 
ology of bees cannot but be useful to us in practical 
management, and must give us greater interest in the 
culture and observation of these creatures. 
