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4. Aphids provide food for ants, and ants protect aphids against enemies. What is the term for this type of interaction? A Sustainability B Commensalism C Mutualism D Parasitism

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4. Aphids provide food for ants, and ants protect aphids against enemies. What is the term for this type of interaction?
A Sustainability
B Commensalism
C Mutualism
D Parasitism

4. Aphids provide food for ants, and ants protect aphids against enemies. What is the term for this type of interaction? A Sustainability B Commensalism C Mutualism D Parasitism

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C. Mutualism

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The interaction between aphids and ants, where both species benefit from each other, is known as mutualism. Aphids provide a food source for ants, and in return, ants protect aphids from predators.
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