More Than 1,500 Bee Dance Moves Decoded by Scientists*

More Than 1,500 Bee Dance Moves Decoded by Scientists

BY ARISTOS GEORGIOU

Scientists have decoded the meaning of more than 1,500 honey bee “waggle dances,” which the insects use to communicate information about food sources.

According to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE, the results shed light on the dietary preferences of bees and could have significant implications for conservation efforts.

* THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT CURE OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.