New research reveals that bumblebees can learn and recognize abstract rhythms, an ability previously thought to require large brains. Despite having brains the size of a sesame seed, bees can identify specific patterns across different speeds and even translate them between light and vibration.
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Flexible, abstract rhythm perception in bumble bees
Flexible, abstract rhythm perception underpins human music, dance, and speech, but thus far, it has only been demonstrated in a few birds and mammals. In this work, we show that bumble bees also form robust abstract rhythm representations. Free-flying ...
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