Ants and Aphids: A Symbiotic Relationship

What is the primary reason ants farm aphids?

• To increase the biodiversity in their habitat

• To use aphids as a mode of transportation

• To protect aphids from predators

• To obtain honeydew as a food source

How do aphids benefit from their relationship with ants?

• They are provided with shelter

• They are transported to new plants

• They gain protection from predators

• They receive food from ants

Which ant species is known for farming aphids in Europe?

• Common black garden ant

• Fire ant

• Leafcutter ant

• Army ant

What method do ants use to prevent aphids from wandering off?

• Creating water barriers

• Tying them with silk

• Using chemical trails

• Building fences

What do ants do to aphids to prevent them from developing wings?

• They introduce chemicals to stop wing development

• They build nests around them

• They chew off their wings

• They provide them with extra food

Why do ants farm fungi?

• To produce honeydew

• To create a habitat for aphids

• To convert leaves into digestible food

• To protect themselves from predators

What is a key similarity between ant farming and human agriculture?

• Both involve setting up a farm to produce food

• Both require large areas of land

• Both involve hunting and gathering

• Both rely on animal labor

What is an example of mutualism involving insects?

• Predation of insects by birds

• Pollination by insects

• Insects competing for food

• Insects building nests in trees

How do fig wasps and figs demonstrate mutualism?

• Figs provide shelter for wasps

• Figs use wasps to disperse seeds

• Wasps pollinate figs, and figs provide food for wasps

• Wasps protect figs from predators

What is the main reward insects receive from pollinating plants?

• Protection from predators

• Nectar and pollen

• Shelter

• Access to water