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Propolis and wax combs – some comments

January 4, 2012General Comments and DiscussionsJames Tew

Virgin wax is snow white, but after years of use it becomes the opposite – jet black.  What’s up with this color shift?  For comments, see:  Propolis and wax combs

A dark comb - note the propolis-lined rim on the cells

 

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