Some ants herd aphids and mealybugs, protecting the little honeydew-producing critters so they, the ants, can slurp up their sweet excretions.
On this dreary moving-into-winter day, mutualism doesn't sound like a bad deal. I wouldn't mind if some large beast came along and herded me, protected me, took care of me, and ate up my refuse.
1 comment:
great photos! Bring on the honey.
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