When Ants of the Genus Pseudomyrmex Were Removed from Bull's-Horn

question 9

Multiple Choice

When ants of the genus Pseudomyrmex were removed from bull's-horn acacia trees, the trees:

• A)usually died.
• B)were unaffected.
• C)grew taller.
• D)lived longer.
• E)produced thorns.

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