| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10970858 | Animal Behaviour | 2012 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Round dances and waggle dances of honeybees have traditionally been viewed as distinct signals. ⺠We tested whether honeybees can use the location information in round dances. ⺠We found directional bias in recruitment for food sources as close as 5 m from the hive. ⺠Assembly pheromone and bee presence have little influence on the directional recruitment. ⺠Round dances are best viewed as waggle dances for nearby food sources, not as a separate type of dance.
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Authors
Sean R. Griffin, Michael L. Smith, Thomas D. Seeley,