Ants and epiphytes: A longstanding relationship

(Ludwig-Maximilians-Universit ä t M ü nchen) The first farmers on the Fijian archipelago were ants: For millions of years, an ant species on the islands has nurtured epiphytes, which provide them with nesting sites. Moreover, the interaction is vital for the survival of both partners.

Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - November 21, 2016 Category: Biology Source Type: news