Ants defend plants from herbivores but can hinder pollination (IMAGE)

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Ants defend plants from herbivores but can hinder pollination

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The research conclusions are the result of an analysis of data published in 27 empirical studies on the relationships between ants, pollinators, and plants with extrafloral nectaries

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Amanda Vieira da Silva/UFABC

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