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Title: THE RESISTANCE TO $gamma$ RADIATION OF THE WORKER BEE (in French)

Journal Article · · Annales de l'Abeille (France) Changed to Apidologie
OSTI ID:4152163

The worker bee which has been subjected to gamma radiation from a Co/ sup 60/ source can withstand without apparent physical damage a dose of 18,000 r. At 90,000 r there is, however, appreciable damage. At a dose of 200,000 r, death is immediate in 100% of the cases. The physiological state of the bee plays an important role in determining its resistance to gamma radiation. (auth)

Research Organization:
Centre d'Etudes Nucleaires, Saclay, France
NSA Number:
NSA-15-002454
OSTI ID:
4152163
Report Number(s):
CEA-1377; 0570-1597
Journal Information:
Annales de l'Abeille (France) Changed to Apidologie, Vol. Vol: 4; Other Information: CEA-1377. Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-61
Country of Publication:
France
Language:
French