Von Frisch’s bee study

• What is the main focus of Von Frisch's bee study?

  Animal communication through bee dances
• What was the aim of Von Frisch's study?

  To describe dances of honey bees
• How did Von Frisch conduct his bee study?

  By placing food at varying distances from the hive
• How many times did Von Frisch observe the bees?

  6000 times
• What is the round dance of honey bees used to indicate?

  Pollen is less than 100 metres away
• What does the waggle dance of honey bees signify?

  Direction and distance to food sources
• What percentage of bees followed the dances to food sources?

  60%
• What conclusion did Von Frisch reach about bee communication?

  It is a sophisticated communication system
• What scientific value did Von Frisch's study provide?

  It revealed animal capabilities
• What did Esch note about dances performed in silence?

  They were ignored by the bees
• What factor affects bees' response to the waggle dance?

  Flying over water
• What are the key findings of Von Frisch's bee study?

  • Bees use dances for communication
  • Round dance indicates pollen < 100 metres
  • Waggle dance shows direction and distance
  • 60% of bees follow dance directions
  • Study highlights animal communication capabilities