Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (14th Edition)

Published by Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
ISBN 10: 1305073959
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-395-1

Chapter 43 - Self-Quiz - Page 778: 4

Answer

a.

Work Step by Step

Honeybees use tactile signals to communicate the location of a food source to the hive. The speed of the dance tells how far the food source is: faster movements indicate that the food is close to the hive. The dance also tells the orientation of the food source in relation to the sun's direction.
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