The relationship between the leaf-cutter ants and the fungus is best described as symbiotic. In this mutualistic relationship, the ants cultivate the fungus and provide it with leaf material to grow, while the fungus serves as a food source for the ants. Both organisms benefit from this interaction.
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
parasite/host
parasite/host
consumer/producer
consumer/producer
symbiotic
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