Ants from the genus Pseudomyrmex live in bull's horn acacia trees, Acacia cornigera. The ants will attack any predators of the tree. In return, the ants live protected in the thorns of the tree and eat the nectar and protein-rich secretions of the tree. What term describes this relationship?

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This is a mutualistic relationship, where both the ants and the acacia trees benefit from each other's presence. The ants protect the tree from predators, and in return, the tree provides the ants with food and shelter.

Ants from the Genus Pseudomyrmex Live in Bull's Horn Acacia