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"Ants from the genus Pseudomyrmex live in bull's horn acacia trees, Acacia cornigera. The ants will attack any predators of the tree. In return, the ants live protected in the thorns of the tree and eat the nectar and protein-rich secretions of the tree. This is an example of:"
A. mutualism
B. commensalism
C. competition

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Answer:

a mutualism

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The interaction between ants from the genus Pseudomyrmex and acacia trees is an example of MUTUALISM (Option A).

  • Mutualism is a type of ecological relationship in which both species are benefited from such interaction.

  • Commensalism is a type of symbiosis in which one species is benefited and the other species is neither benefited or harmed.

  • Parasitism is a type of long-term relationship in which one species called 'parasite' is benefited and the other species known as 'host' is harmed.

In conclusion, the interaction between ants from the genus Pseudomyrmex and acacia trees is an example of MUTUALISM (Option A).

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