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The bees do a tail-wagging dance in front of a flower to .

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forecast weather

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warn of a danger

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invite other bees

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show excitement

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The correct option is C invite other bees
When worker bees find nectar-producing flower, they tend to invite other bees. They do so by communicating through a tail-wagging dance that directs the other bees towards the flower.

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meters from the beehive
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