👉 "Bee math" refers to the sophisticated communication system used by honeybees to convey information about food sources, primarily nectar and pollen locations. This system is based on a dance known as the "waggle dance," performed by forager bees when they return to the hive with valuable resources. The dance encodes both the direction and distance of the food source relative to the sun's position. The angle of the waggle run indicates the direction from the hive to the resource, while the duration and intensity of the waggle run communicate the distance. Additionally, bees use a "scout dance" to signal potential new food sources and a "round dance" to indicate the quality of the resource. This intricate system allows bees to efficiently share and process complex information, optimizing foraging efforts and ensuring the colony's survival.
