Ants of the Attine Lineage Cultivate Fungal Gardens in Their

question 4

Multiple Choice

Ants of the Attine lineage cultivate fungal gardens in their colonies. The relationship between the ants and the fungus has co-evolved over millions of years. Match the descriptor of the ant-fungal relationship with its meaning
-Interaction between species

• A) Obligate
• B) Mutualistic
• C) Endosymbiotic
• D) Symbiotic

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Definitions:

Ruffini Endings

Sensory receptors in the skin that detect stretch, pressure, and heat, contributing to the sense of touch.

Root Hair Plexus

A network of root hair cells that increases a plant's surface area for water and nutrient absorption from the soil.

Free Nerve Endings

Sensory receptor endings that are found in nearly all body tissues and are capable of detecting pain, temperature, and touch stimuli.

Anosmia

The loss of the sense of smell, either total or partial.