In leaf cutter ant colonies, the ants clip leaves to feed a fungus garden and then the ants feed on the fungus. Is this a mutualistic relationship?
A. No, the ants are pathogens of both the trees from which they clip the leaves and the fungus.
B. No, the ants are parasites of the trees from which they clip the leaves, but have a commensal relationship with the fungus.
C. Yes, the ants and the fungus are engaged in a mutualistic relationship.
D. Yes, the ants and the trees are in a mutualistic relationship.
Answer: C
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