2018
DOI: 10.26462/27.1.4
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Another One Breaking Through an Ant Plant Mutualism

Abstract: Ant-plant mutualistic interactions are common and the degree of specialization varies greatly. Some Pseudomyrmex ants maintain an obligate mutualistic relationship with a group of plants in the genus Vachellia. Ants aggressively defend the resources the plants provide (food and shelter) against a wide range of herbivores and food robbers. A few arthropods successfully overcome the ant's defense, which allows them to access the resources the plant offers. We here report for the first time extrafloral nectar rob… Show more

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