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Multiple Choice
Honeybees have a remarkable way of transferring information about the location of a food source to other members of the hive. The worker bees conveying this information use __________ communication to relay this information.
A
chemical
B
auditory
C
tactile
D
pheromonal
E
visual
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Understand the different types of communication methods used by honeybees: chemical, auditory, tactile, pheromonal, and visual.
Visual communication involves the use of visual cues or signals, such as movements or dances, to convey information.
Honeybees use a specific type of visual communication known as the 'waggle dance' to inform other bees about the location of food sources.
During the waggle dance, the bee moves in a figure-eight pattern, and the direction and duration of the waggle part of the dance indicate the direction and distance to the food source.
Recognize that the waggle dance is a form of visual communication, as it relies on the observation of movements to transfer information.