Ant-gardens: what is the current state of the knowledge about these mutualistic interactions between ants and plants?

Authors

  • Ricardo Eduardo Vicente Mato Grosso State University image/svg+xml
  • Ivone Vieira da Silva Universidade do Estado de Mato Grosso - UNEMAT
  • Thiago Junqueira Izzo Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso - UFMT

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46357/bcnaturais.v15i1.236

Keywords:

Camponotus femoratus, Crematogaster levior, Dominance, Mutualism, Parabiosis

Abstract

The most complex mutualistic interaction between ants and plants is called Ant-garden. In this interaction, ants build their nests in tree branches, plant epiphyte seeds and protect these plants as they grow. In exchange, epiphytes control the moisture in ant nests, and provide structure for nest growth and food for ants. Herein, we provide information about Ant-garden mutualistic interactions, including the currently available literature, and report about the current research being performed on this topic.

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Published

05/28/2020

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Vol. 15 No. 1 (2020): Boletim do Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi. Ciências Naturais

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How to Cite

Vicente, R. E., Vieira da Silva, I., & Junqueira Izzo, T. (2020). Ant-gardens: what is the current state of the knowledge about these mutualistic interactions between ants and plants?. Boletim Do Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi - Ciências Naturais, 15(1), 55-63. https://doi.org/10.46357/bcnaturais.v15i1.236