Bees, again………
by Chris, 27 August, 2010, 0 comments
Bees can ‘tell’ each other where to find food – nectar and pollen. Karl von Frisch worked out the meaning or code of this language – the waggle dance; he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1973 for his efforts (e.g. The sun as compass in the life of bees.). Through this dance within the hive, a bee can indicate to its fellow workers information about the direction, distance and ‘quality’ of food on offer. Read more...
