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What is myrmecophily?

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(i) Myrmecophily : Sometimes, Ants take their shelter on some trees such as Mango, Litchi, Jamun, Acacia etc.
(ii) These ants act as body guards of the plants against any disturbing agent and the plants in turn provide food and shelter to these Ants. This phenomenon is known as Myrmecophily.
Example : Acacia and Acacia Ants.
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