Ant-plant interactions

Pronunciation
/an-t-plahnt in-ter-ak-shuhns/
Category
Behavior
Plural
Ant-plant interactions

Definition

The mutually beneficial or parasitic relationships between ants and plants.

Etymology

From the Latin 'formica' meaning 'ant' and 'planta' meaning 'plant'.

Example

Ants can benefit plants by protecting them from herbivores, while plants can provide ants with food and shelter.

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