The relationship between the fungus and the leaf-cutter ants is symbiotic. In this mutualistic relationship, the ants cultivate the fungus by providing it with leaf fragments and creating optimal growth conditions, while the fungus serves as a food source for the ants.
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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symbiotic
symbiotic
consumer/producer
consumer/producer
predator/prey
predator/prey
parasite/host
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