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What type of relationship is it when ants move small insects called aphids from plant to plant and the aphids are protected by the ants feed on sugary honeydew produced by the aphids?
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Ants move small insects called aphids from plant to plant The aphids are protected by the ants while the ants feed on sugary honeydew produced by the aphids?
Ants move small insects called aphids from plant to plant. The aphids are protected by the ants while the ants feed on sugary honeydew produced by the aphids. This is referred to as a symbiotic relationship.
What type of relationship is in this scenario?
Ants move small insects called aphids from plant to plant. The aphids are protected by the ants, while the ants feed on sugary honeydew produced by the aphids. What type of relationship is exampled in this scenario?
What Two insects use honeydew to create symbolic relationship?
the praying mantis and the ladybug
What insects produce honeydew?
Honeydew is produced by aphids and related insects who suck the sap out of resinous trees. Most of the sap passes through their bodies and crystalises on the plant. Bees are very attracted to this honeydew and the honey they make from what is actually the excrement of the aphids is popular in some circles.
What is scientific name of honeydew?
The scientific name of honeydew is "saccharose exudate," which refers to the sugary substance secreted by aphids and some other insects as they feed on plant sap.
What does carpenter eat?
insects and honeydew, items like candy, honey, soda pop, and pet food,syurp
How are insects and amphibians related?
The relationship of amphibians and insects is a predator-prey relationship. Amphibians hunt insects for food. As such, they help to control insect populations.
What is the symbiosis of kingfishers and insects?
Kingfishers do not have a symbiotic relationship with any insects. A symbiotic relationship between organisms is one in which both species benefit. Kingfishers and insects don't have much to do with each other, except for insects that have a parasitic (a relationship in which only one party benefits) relationship with kingfishers.
What does Honeydew taste like?
If bees take honeydew, the sweet secretions of plant sap-sucking insects, they will make honeydew honey. This honey is stronger tasting than nectar honey and can be popular in some areas, but is sometimes hard to sell. If the honeydew isn't removed in the winter months it can cause dysentery in the bee colony. Good beekeeping management is imperative for managing these colonies.
What is the host of an aphid?
Aphids are parasites.They feed on the leaves of plants.aphids are small insects which are carried by ants.which in return give ants a sweet liquid called honeydew.
What are harmless insects that resemble harmful ones protected by?
It is known as mimicry.
Who produced silk?
Silk is produced by a number of insects. These include caterpillars, it can be collected from cocoons, larvae of insects, it can be made by bees, wasps, ants, and spiders.
