Question

Myremecophilly is a-
(A) Positive relationship
(B) Neutral relationship
(C) Negative relationship
(D) Mutual relationship

Answer 1

The correct option is (D) Mutual relationship

Explanation:

• Myrmecophiles are the organism that live within the ant communities.

• They survive on the ant waste e.g. dead ants, nest waste, stored food of ants but some also eat the larvas and pupae as well.

• This relationship between ants and the Myrmecophiles is a sort of mutual relationship where both of the participants benefit from each other.

• Ants benefit from Myrmecophiles by consuming them as a food source.