Leaf Cutter Ants Cannot Survive Without the Fungus That They

question 135

Multiple Choice

Leaf cutter ants cannot survive without the fungus that they cultivate in their gardens, and the fungus in turn cannot survive without the ants.Which statement best describes this interaction?

• A) It is an example of parasitism, in which the ants act as the parasite.
• B) It is an example of parasitism, in which the fungus acts as the parasite.
• C) It is an example of amensalism, in which the two species have neutral effects on each other.
• D) It is an example of mutualism, in which the two species depend on each other.
• E) It is asymmetrical mutualism, in which one species has a much stronger effect than the other.

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