Ants of the Attine Lineage Cultivate Fungal Gardens in Their

question 18

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
-This is not exhibited in the ant-fungus relationship

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

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