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Bees Tap Antennae

Honeybees in a hive touch antennae to share quick signals. The touch works only when the bees are very close together.

In the picture

  1. Touching antenna tips: the contact point between two hive mates.
  2. Antenna shaft: a bendable feeler with tiny hairs.
  3. Wax cell rim: the six-sided edge of a honeycomb chamber.

Examples

  • Two friends tap shoulders to pass on a quick message.
  • A cat touches noses with another cat to greet it.

Quiz: Bees Tap Antennae (Age 11)

  1. How do hive mates exchange information, according to the card?

    • By tapping antennae
    • By flying in circles
    • By touching the wax cell rim
  2. When does antenna touching work as a signal?

    • Only when the bees are far apart
    • Only when the bees are very close together
    • Only when the hive is empty
  3. What kind of feelers are antennae described as?

    • Six-sided edges of honeycomb chambers
    • Sensitive feelers used for close-range contact
    • Stiff wings used for long-distance flight

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Biology, Age 11