Honeybees communicate through a sophisticated dance language that includes the waggle dance, round dance, and sickle dance. The waggle dance conveys information about the direction and distance of food sources relative to the sun, with the angle and duration of waggling indicating these factors. The round dance signals nearby food without specific directions, while the sickle dance communicates potential nest sites. Overall, these dances are essential for efficient foraging and colony coordination, ensuring the survival of the hive through effective resource allocation [1][2][5][12].

How do honeybees communicate through dance?

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