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Some species of ant "farm" aphids by protecting them from predators. in return, the ants feed on a sugar-rich liquid (called honeydew) secreted by the aphids. the ecological relationship between the ants
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Some species of ant "farm" aphids by protecting them from predators. in return, the ants feed on a sugar-rich liquid (called honeydew) secreted by the aphids. the ecological relationship between the ants and the aphids is:
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This was written poorly, but I assume you are talking about Commensalism:
"An association between two organisms in which one benefits and the other derives neither benefit nor harm."
Advantaged: ants
Neutral party: aphids
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