Symbiotic

Aphids and the ants that “farm” them have a cool symbiotic relationship. The ants herd the aphids for the honeydew they produce and in return the ants protect the aphids.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

fantastic showing this well

[aikiuser (jenn)]

Interesting relationship, but I gotta say I've had more than my fill of both around here lately.

[Monica]

Nice for them... not so much for the poor human gardener...

[katy]

What a fabulous thing to discover and then what a wonderful way to get this superb photo

[Kathy]

Amazing science shot and information.

[Rick]

Awesome capture.

[haskar]

Great close up.