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Ants live on acacia trees in South America. The ants feed on sugars secreted by the trees. The trees provide room for the ants to live. The ants sting any other insect or animal that comes to eat the trees.
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Ants live on acacia trees in South America. The ants feed on sugars secreted by the trees. The trees provide room for the ants to live. The ants sting any other insect or animal that comes to eat the trees. What type of relationship is this?

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Mutualism! The tree provides a home and food for the ants, while the ants protect the tree :)
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