Which consequence results when excessive hive drone activity distorts bee communication?

💡 Explanation

In overcrowded hives, interference with the waggle dance's directional and range components causes a mismatch; because the drone presence disrupts the visual signal and hinders propagation, bees overestimate the distance therefore, leading them to expend unnecessary energy, rather than directing foraging appropriately.

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