A bee in the midst of a tail-wagging dance is attempting to communicate
A) distance and direction to nectar.
B) a threat to the hive.
C) a malfunction of its stinger.
D) abdication of the queen bee.

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The tail-wagging dance performed by bees is called the "waggle dance." This dance conveys information about the distance and direction of a nearby nectar source to other bees in the hive. The angle of the dance indicates the direction of the nectar source relative to the sun, while the duration of the dance tells the distance of the source - longer dances indicate further distances. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

A Bee in the Midst of a Tail-Wagging Dance Is