dance language (honeybees)

Dance language in honeybees is a sophisticated communication system used to share information about the location of food sources. When a forager bee finds nectar or pollen, it returns to the hive and performs specific movements, called the "waggle dance." The dance conveys details such as the distance, direction, and quality of the food relative to the hive and the sun’s position. Other bees observe the dance, interpret its movements, and then follow its cues to locate the resource. This form of symbolic communication is an efficient way for bees to coordinate foraging efforts within their complex social structure.