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What is the relationship between Large Blue butterflies and Myrmica ants?(1 point)
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The butterflies' larvae infiltrate the ants' nests and feed on the ant grubs
The butterflies' larvae infiltrate the ants' nests and feed on the ant grubs

The butterflies and ants share the same food sources, living in a balance in the ecosystem
The butterflies and ants share the same food sources, living in a balance in the ecosystem

The ants provide the butterflies with nectar, and the butterflies pollinate the ants' plants
The ants provide the butterflies with nectar, and the butterflies pollinate the ants' plants

The ants protect the butterflies from predators, and the butterflies in turn warn the ants of danger
The ants protect the butterflies from predators, and the butterflies in turn warn the ants of danger
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The butterflies' larvae infiltrate the ants' nests and feed on the ant grubs.

This describes a mutualistic relationship where the larvae of Large Blue butterflies benefit by getting nourishment from the ant grubs, while the ants have a protective relationship with the larvae.