Plant with Hollow Thorns for Ants to Live In (IMAGE)

Field Museum

Plant with Hollow Thorns for Ants to Live In

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A plant that evolved hollow thorns for ants to shelter in. In exchange, the ants defend the plant from attacks from other insects and mammals.

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(c) Field Museum, Corrie Moreau

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