There are two main types of bee dances: the round dance and the waggle dance. The round dance is used to communicate food sources that are close to the hive, while the waggle dance is used to communicate food sources that are further away.
The round dance is performed by the bee making a series of small circles on the hive's surface. The speed and direction of the circles indicate the proximity and direction of the food source.
The waggle dance is more complex and is performed by the bee making a series of quick, back-and-forth movements across the hive's surface. The angle of the waggles indicates the direction of the food source, and the duration of the waggles indicates the distance of the food source.
By combining the information from the round dance and the waggle dance, bees can accurately communicate the location of food sources to other bees in the hive. This allows the hive to efficiently collect food and survive.