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Pollination by ants is...

Pollination by ants is

A

Cheiropterophily

B

Myrmecophily

C

Zoophily

D

Malacophily

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To answer the question "Pollination by ants is," we need to identify the correct term that describes this specific type of pollination. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown: ### Step 1: Understand the Options We have four options to consider: 1. Chirropterophyllae 2. Myrmecophyllae 3. Zoophyllae 4. Malacophyllae ### Step 2: Analyze Each Option - **Chirropterophyllae**: This term refers to pollination by bats. It is not related to ants. - **Myrmecophyllae**: This term refers specifically to pollination by ants. This is the option we are looking for. - **Zoophyllae**: This term refers to pollination by water, typically in aquatic plants. Again, not related to ants. - **Malacophyllae**: This term refers to pollination by snails. This is also not related to ants. ### Step 3: Identify the Correct Answer From the analysis, the only option that refers to pollination by ants is **Myrmecophyllae**. ### Conclusion The correct answer to the question "Pollination by ants is" is **Myrmecophyllae**. ---
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