Dancing for a decision: a matrix model for nest-site choice by honeybees.
A mathematical model is formulated for decision making by honeybees during nest-site choice, using a population matrix model. This model explains how the observed dynamics of the nest-site scouts' dancing can reliably lead to a choice of the best nest site available.
Myerscough
Mary R
MR
School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia. m.myerscough@maths.usyd.edu.au
D000818:Animals; D001516:Bees / Q000502:physiology*; D003657:Decision Making; D004777:Environment; D008954:Models, Biological; D009043:Motor Activity; D009425:Nesting Behavior