The relationship that exists between the fungus and the leaf-cutter ants is symbiotic. In this mutualistic relationship, both the ants and the fungus benefit: the ants cultivate and feed on the fungus, while the fungus receives the care and resources (leaf fragments) needed to thrive.
Question
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
symbiotic
symbiotic
parasite/host
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