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The antennae of the bee

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What is the function of the bee’s antenna?

  1. Senses of smell, taste, and touch.
  2. Senses of hearing, carbon dioxide concentration, and the intensity of electric fields.     
  3. Senses of temperature, humidity, and speed during flight.

 

 

Correct answer: 1 + 2 + 3

The bee’s antenna, composed of three segments ensuring very high mobility, contains a multitude of sensory receptors that enable precise perception of its environment. These receptors correspond to our senses of smell, taste, and touch … but not only these …

For further reading : 

► The senses located in the bee’s antennae
► Individual intelligence of the honey bee

 

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