The relationship that exists 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 cultivate the fungus and feed on it, while the fungus gets the necessary conditions and nutrients from the ants.
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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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consumer/producer
consumer/producer
symbiotic
symbiotic
parasite/host
parasite/host
predator/prey
predator/prey
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