Why do male bees die after mating?

Subject: Why do male bees die after mating?

Date: Tue Mar 28 20:31:53 2000
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I understand that male bees die after mating, but I've never known why.  
I've checked encyclopedias and a couple biology textbooks and I don't seem 
to be able to find the anwer.  Could you help me out?

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