Some species of ants tend to protect aphids, which in return produce honeydew, a source of food for the ants. This type of relationship is called
A) parasitism.
B) predation.
C) mutualism.
D) mimicry.
E) communal.

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This relationship is called mutualism because both species benefit: the ants get a source of food (honeydew) from the aphids, and the aphids receive protection from predators by the ants.

Some Species of Ants Tend to Protect Aphids, Which in Return