According to studies, when ant colonies are removed from acacia trees, the acacias show decreased growth and increased mortality, due to repeated removal of their growing tips by herbivores.This suggests that the primary benefit that acacia trees receive from their association with ants is

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The decreased growth and increased mortality of acacia trees without ant colonies suggests that the ants provide protection from predators, such as herbivores that repeatedly remove the growing tips of the trees. This is the primary benefit the acacia trees receive from their association with ants.

According to Studies, When Ant Colonies Are Removed from Acacia