The relationship between the fungus and the leaf-cutter ants is best described as symbiotic. In this mutualistic relationship, both the ants and the fungus benefit: the ants provide the fungus with leaf fragments and optimal growing conditions, while the ants feed on the fungus.
Leaf-cutter ants cultivate fungus. The ants keep conditions optimal for fungus growth and carry leaf fragments for the fungus to grow on. Then the ants feed on pieces of the fungus. Which kind of relationship exists between the fungus and the ants?(1 point)
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predator/prey
predator/prey
consumer/producer
consumer/producer
parasite/host
parasite/host
symbiotic
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