GS PrelimsEnvironmentPopulation Interaction2023

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

Honeybees

D

Wasps

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

1. The waggle dance is a specific figure-eight dance performed by scout honeybees upon returning to the hive. 2. This dance communicates information to other worker bees (kin) about the direction and distance to a source of food (nectar or pollen) or water, or potential nesting sites. 3. The direction relative to the sun is indicated by the angle of the straight 'waggle run' part of the dance on the vertical comb, and the distance is indicated by the duration of the waggle run. 4. Butterflies, Dragonflies, and Wasps do not perform this specific type of communicative dance. 5. Therefore, Honeybees are the organisms known for performing the waggle dance.

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