Aphids, ants and plants interact with one another through symbiotic relationships. Aphids are small insects that poke holes in plants and suck out the sap. Aphids may cause the plant’s leaves to wilt and curl. Ants protect aphids and eat the sugary liquid that aphids produce. Identify two symbiotic relationships (mutualism, parasitism, commensalism) that exist between these organisms and describe that relationship.

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Aphids, ants and plants interact with one another through symbiotic relationships.  Aphids are  small insects that poke holes in plants and suck out the sap.  Aphids may cause the plant’s  leaves to wilt and curl.  Ants protect aphids and eat the sugary liquid that aphids produce.   Identify two symbiotic relationships (mutualism, parasitism, commensalism) that exist between  these organisms and describe that relationship.