Ants at Manu Park (IMAGE)

University of California - San Diego

Ants at Manu Park

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At Manu Park in Peru, ants are seen fiercely protecting a young Cecropia tree. Such mutually beneficial interactions are an essential part of ecosystem diversity.

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Christopher Wills, UC San Diego

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