Some species of ant "farm" aphids by protecting them from predators. In return, the ants feed on a sugar-rich liquid (called honeydew) secreted by the aphids. The ecological relationship between the ants and the aphids is:
A)mutualism.
B)parasitism.
C)competition.
D)None of the answer options is correct.

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This ecological relationship is an example of mutualism because both species benefit from the interaction. The ants protect the aphids and in return, they receive a food source.

Some Species of Ant "Farm" Aphids by Protecting Them from Predators