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A remarkable three-way relationship appears to have evolved between an ant, a butterfly caterpillar, and an acacia in the American southwest. The caterpillars have nectar organs which the ants drink from, and the acacia tolerates the feeding caterpillars. The ants appear to provide some protection for both plant and caterpillar.
What is the relationship between the three organisms?

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Answer:

Mutualism

Explanation:

Mutualism refers to mutually beneficial interactions between different organisms.

The acai tolerates the feeding of caterpillars, which then possess nectar that acts as food for the ants. The ants protect the caterpillars and the tree.

The tree benefits from the presence of the ants. The ants benefit from the caterpillars, and the caterpillars benefit from the ants and the trees.