In the ant/acacia example discussed in class, what would be a likely consequence for the acacia tree if the ants were removed from the trees? Group of answer choices decrease in other insects on the trees increase in herbivory on the acacia leaves attacks by angry anteaters decreased competition from other plants

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In the ant/acacia example discussed in class, what would be a likely consequence for the acacia tree if the ants were removed from the trees?

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decrease in other insects on the trees
increase in herbivory on the acacia leaves
attacks by angry anteaters
decreased competition from other plants
 
 
 
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