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ANIMALS - Ants protect acacia plants against pathogens

The presence of mutualistic ants greatly reduces bacterial abundance on surfaces of acacia leaves and has a visibly positive effect on plant health. Study results indicate that symbiotic bacteria colonizing the ants inhibit pathogen growth on the leaves ...

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140115113243.ht

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