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What type of relationship exists between the ants and the aphids

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Mutualism/mutualistic relationship

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Aphids are sucking insects that are common on both outdoor and indoor plants. They feed on the sap of plants and secrete a substance called honeydew. This sticky resin is a favorite food of ants, who actually “milk” the aphids for it by stroking their abdomen.

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