Ant plants are very exclusive and interesting plants. They evolved in a way to live in symbiosis with ants! The ants and the plants both changed in order to work together in a special way that benefits both species. The ants will get housing or food from the plant, while the plant enjoys the protection of the ants. For example, some ant plants will create hollow spaces in which the ants build their nest. When the nest of the ants gets attacked, thousands of ants will give their live to protect their nest and therefore also the plant.
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