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Intriguing Ant-Plant Interactions in Tropical Forests

Explore the fascinating relationships between pseudomyrmex ants and bullhorn acacias in tropical forests. Naturalist Thomas Belt and researcher Daniel Janzen's observations shed light on the unique behaviors and adaptations of these creatures. Dive into the ecosystem where ants fiercely defend their homes, influencing even the grazing habits of cows. Discover how these interactions shape the intricate web of life in the lush tropical environment, showcasing the complexity of nature's interconnectedness.

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Intriguing Ant-Plant Interactions in Tropical Forests

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  1. The Case of the Monkeys Daily Oral Language Week 2

  2. Sentence 1 naturalist thomas belt observed that several species of ants known as pseudomyrmex ants live only in the swollen thorns of bullhorn acacias belt observed that the ants swarm out and fiercely delivered painful bites to any creature that touched the plant

  3. Sentence 2 in his observations researcher daniel janzen noted that cows rarely nibbled branches from ant occupied acacias when the ants were active

  4. Sentence 3 janzen had an idea for a more simpler experiment after he accidentally destroyed the ant colonies of two acacia trees

  5. Sentence 4Underline the adjective phrases. because tropical forests harbor an especially large number and variety of nest predators and parasites tropical bird nests are destroyed more often than nests in other environments

  6. Sentence 5Underline the adjective phrase. among these are two species that often place their individual nests together in a single tree yellow rumped caciques and chestnut headed oropendolas

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