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
Correct Answer
D
Wasps
Explanation
Honeybees (c) are the correct answer because they use the "waggle dance"—a specific figure-eight movement—to communicate the precise distance and direction of food sources relative to the sun to their colony members. While wasps (d) are also social insects and a common distractor, they primarily use pheromone trails and visual cues rather than a symbolic dance to recruit others to food. This question tests the core concept of animal communication and complex social behavior within the ecosystem.
Animal BehaviorInsect Communication (Waggle Dance)Waggle dancekindirectiondistancefood sourceHoneybeesButterfliesDragonfliesWasps