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Date: | Wed, 24 Jan 1996 11:07:58 -0600 |
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I figured it was just a matter of time until we heard from you on
this.<G>
I remember reading 'The Bee Language Controversy' many years ago. In
fact I think I have a copy. I've always found the debate
fascinating, although I don't feel well enough informed to take a
side.
I suppose, though that it is pretty important to use commercial guys
to understand how bees find crops.
It is certainly beneficial to challenge the dance theory and you do
a very good job. Many people have a lot invested in believing the
dance hypothesis. Being a sceptic, myself, I find it an interesting
theory that adds to the mystery of bees.
here's my question:
I wonder - just out of curiosity - what, in your thinking, is the
explanation of the dancing that is readily observed, and what (if
anything) is its function?
And another:
What are the implications in practice? I can see that if there is
no dance language, that we should likey pay a lot more attention to
making sure the bees can easily find the crop. Am I right?
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