Home> Animals > Insects > Ants Submit Your Photo Slide Show No 4 Of 13 Prev    Next Azteca-ant  Publish Date : 14-01-2008 Author : Haui Hits : 130 Rating : Not rated Azteca (ant genus) The cecropia's interaction with Azteca ants is a classic case of defense mutualism in the tropics. The tree provides the ants with a nest consisting of multiple chambers within the stems as the ants burrow through the soft internal tissue. Food is also provided to the ants in the form of lipid-rich structures that the tree produces at the base of its leaves. Rate This Photo 5 - Best4321 Add Your Comment Your Name * Your Comment * Enter Validation Code * Prev    Next