The behaviour of insects is largely ‘instinctive’, it is based on programmes contained in the genes which direct their actions. Thus a beehive the worker bees, depending on their age, will either feed the young, stand guard and repel strangers, forage for food or ventilate the hive by beating their wings. Every member has clearly defined tasks in a cooperative enterprise. The regimented society of social insects such as ants and bees is an object lesson in order and organization. Like most commonsense notions, this idea has an element of truth, but the reality is far more complex. ‘Human beings learn their behaviour and use their intelligence whereas animals simply act on instinct. Communication and the media by Paul Trowler.
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