Ant Plant (Myrmecodia tuberosa) by Don

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10-Nov-2015

Ant Plant (Myrmecodia tuberosa)

Ant Plants grow on trees, but they are epiphytes not parasites.
The hollow pits along the branches are entrances to homes provided for ants. The ants protect the Ant Plant and their waste is the plant’s food.
The Ant Plant uses the swollen tuber for storage.

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Gill Kopy		15-Jan-2016 01:44
This is so extraordinary and interesting - what an amazing plant V

Chris Morton		13-Jan-2016 17:02
ooh! wouldn't want to meet an ant that size

Jim Coffman		13-Jan-2016 14:20
Very interesting indeed!!

bill friedlander		21-Dec-2015 19:12
A great example of symbiosis in the natural world. Nice shot, thanks for the info. V

joseantonio		21-Dec-2015 17:32
Great image and interesting information.V.

Nirvan Hope		21-Dec-2015 16:48
There is always so much more to know about the interdependence of life in the natural world - what a great way to learn, from your photos and information!

Yvonne		21-Dec-2015 10:56
Your forests support so much growth.. ants do similar things down here in the south, we often find plants popping up where an ant nest has been... Great shot and story Don! v

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