In leaf cutter ant colonies,the ants clip leaves to feed a fungus garden and then the ants feed on the fungus.Is this a mutualistic relationship?

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The leaf cutter ants have a mutually beneficial symbiotic relationship with the fungus. The ants clip leaves to feed the fungus, which in turn breaks down the leaves and provides the ants with a nutritious food source. The fungus is only able to survive in the controlled environment of the ant colony, while the ants are dependent on the fungus for their survival. Therefore, this is a mutualistic relationship.

In Leaf Cutter Ant Colonies,the Ants Clip Leaves to Feed