A student researching bees has taken the following notes:

• Bees communicate through a "waggle dance" that indicates food locations • The dance conveys direction relative to the sun and distance • Bees can see ultraviolet light invisible to humans • They play a crucial role in pollinating crops and wild plants • Colony collapse disorder has caused widespread bee die-offs

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The student wants to explain the sophistication of bee communication. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes?

A

Bees play a crucial role in pollinating both agricultural crops and wild plants.

B

Bees communicate through an intricate 'waggle dance' that conveys both direction (relative to the sun) and distance to food sources.

C

Colony collapse disorder has caused widespread bee die-offs in recent years.

D

Bees can see ultraviolet light, which is invisible to the human eye.

Correct Answer: B

Choice B. Dance conveying direction and distance shows communication sophistication.