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Description:

Ants and mealybugs. The ants "cultivate" the cochineals, protecting them from possible predators, and in return, the cochonilhas secrete a sweet solution for the consumption of the ants. Both organizations profit from this partnership.

Habitat:

Sub Tropical Rain Fores

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PublishedMay 27, 2017

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