Van Helsing watched a bee performing a wiggly dance inside the hive. “That’s no random dance — it’s a secret code!” he said. Bees use the “waggle dance” to tell hive mates where the best flowers are. The direction and length of the dance reveal the distance and location of the nectar source.
Entomology Nugget 🧠
The waggle dance helps bees communicate precisely where to find food, even over long distances — it’s like a GPS for insects!
Quiz Time!
What does the bee’s waggle dance communicate?
A) A warning about predators
B) The location of flowers
C) The time to sleep
D) The queen’s mood
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