CK12 Life Science

Figure 12.31: A pair of water striders mating, showing how water surface tension allows for
them to stand on the water. ( 17 )

Table 12.6: Insect Communication

Types of Communication Representative Organisms Description

Visual

Ultraviolet wave-

lengths

Polarized light

Bioluminescence

Bees

Bees Fireflies

Perceive ultraviolet wave-

lengths

Detect polarized light

Reproduction and Preda-

tion

Some species produce

flashes to attract

mates; other

species to lure

prey.