According to Studies, When Ant Colonies Are Removed from Acacia

question 70

Multiple Choice

According to studies, when ant colonies are removed from acacia trees, the acacias show decreased growth and increased mortality, due to repeated removal of their growing tips by herbivores.This suggests that the primary benefit that acacia trees receive from their association with ants is

• A) seed transport.
• B) pollen transport.
• C) nitrogen products.
• D) potassium products.
• E) protection from predators.

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