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Round Dance in the Hive
Age 12 · Science
A honeybee walks in a small circle on the comb. The time she spends dancing tells other bees how much food is close to the hive.
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In the picture
- The honeybee’s abdomen: the rear body part that sweeps around during the small circling movement.
- The circular trail on the comb: the repeated round path made by the moving bee.
- A watching honeybee on the comb: a nestmate facing the moving bee.
- The flower cluster beyond the entrance: a nearby source of food.
Examples
- A friend making small circles with a finger over a nearby table to show that snacks are close.
- A flashing light that stays on longer when there is more to signal.
Key takeaways
- Round dances are used when flowers are close to the hive.
- A longer dance means more food is available.
Quiz: Round Dance in the Hive (Age 12)
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What does a round dance tell other bees?
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What does a longer round dance mean?
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What does the time a honeybee spends doing a round dance tell other bees?
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