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Prelims level: Waggle Dance of Bees
Why in the News?
Two scientists have raised concerns about “problematic behaviour” in papers on honeybee communication co-authored by Dr. Mandyam Srinivasan, a highly honoured neuroscientist.
About Waggle Dance of Bees
| Details | |
| Purpose | Communicates location of food sources to other bees. |
| Dance Pattern | Figure-eight (8) movement with a waggle run in the middle. |
| Direction Indication | Angle of waggle run shows direction relative to the sun. |
| Distance Indication | Duration of waggle run indicates distance to the food source. |
| Efficiency | Enhances foraging efficiency by guiding bees directly to food sources. |
| Environmental Impact | Accuracy affected by Sun position, wind, and landscape. |
| Scientific Importance | Decoded by Nobel laureate Karl von Frisch; an example of advanced insect communication. |
PYQ:[2023] Which of the following organisms perform waggle dance for others of their kin to indicate the direction and the distance to a source of their food? (a) Butterflies (b) Dragonflies (c) Honey Bees (d) Wasps |
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