Some Species of Ant "Farm" Aphids by Protecting Them from Predators

question 140

Multiple Choice

Some species of ant "farm" aphids by protecting them from predators. In return, the ants feed on a sugar-rich liquid (called honeydew) secreted by the aphids. The ecological relationship between the ants and the aphids is:

• A)mutualism.
• B)parasitism.
• C)competition.
• D)None of the answer options is correct.

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