The relationship between the leaf-cutter ants and the fungus is best described as symbiotic. In this mutualistic relationship, both the ants and the fungus benefit: the ants provide the fungus with leaves to grow on, and in return, the ants feed on the fungus.
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) Responses consumer/producer consumer/producer predator/prey predator/prey symbiotic symbiotic parasite/host
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