Mealybugs and Ants: One Disastrous Duo | #DeepLook #Shorts
The vine mealybug feeds on grapevines, then covers the plants and fruit with a sticky honeydew excrement that can ruin the grapes and gather mold. Not everyone hates mealybug excreta – ants gobble it up – and provide bodyguard services in exchange, protecting mealybugs from would-be predators.
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