Question

If the source is opposite to the direction of sun and distance is more than 75 meters then honey bee will convey the direction by

• A. Clockwise round dance
• B. Upright down tail waving dance
• C. Anti-clockwise round dance
• D. Opposite to 2 o'clock dance

Answer 1

The correct option is B Upright down tail waving dance

If the new source of food is farther from the hive than 75-100 meters, the returned scout performs a dance which follows a figure-eight course while the abdomen is being wagged or laterally vibrated (upright down tail waving dance). The dancer's speed is a function of the nearness of the supply. In a quarter minute she executes 9 to 10 full figures if she has flown in from only 100 meters.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.