A worker honeybee indicates the direction to a nectar source through a dance that tells them of the proper flight bearing relative to the sun, even if the nectar source was discovered earlier in the day. The dancing bee is best exemplifying which of the following advantages of clock-controlled behavior?
A) anticipation of environmental change
B) continuous measurement of time
C) entrainment by environmental cycles
D) synchronization of behavior with an event that cannot be sensed directly

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The dancing bee uses its internal clock to adjust the direction of the dance relative to the sun's position, which changes throughout the day. This demonstrates continuous measurement of time, allowing the bee to communicate the correct direction to the nectar source.

A Worker Honeybee Indicates the Direction to a Nectar Source