Question

Bees can see colors we cannot see, and they can detect minute amounts of chemicals we cannot sense. Unlike many insects, bees cannot hear very well. A biologist would probably give which of the following as the ultimate explanation for their poor hearing?a.) If a bee could hear, its highly programmed brain would be overwhelmed with information.b.) If bees could hear, the noise of the hive would be overstimulating.c.) This is an example of altruism.d.) Bees are too small to have functional ears.e.) Hearing may not contribute much to a bee's reproductive success.

Answer 1

Answer: The answer would likely be E.

Step-by-step explanation:

The biologist would likely explain this concept from the viewpoint of evolution. As hearing does not contribute to the bee's reproductive success, enhanced hearing traits in bees were not selected for and hence bees' hearing ability was not an adaptation that enhanced its reproductive success and bees cannot hear very well.