#mutualism

#mutualism

Pogonomyrmex barbatus harvester ants have been observed making regular visits to the nests of much smaller ants, which groom these larger visitors. This behavior represents the first known example of mutualism between different ant species, showcasing the intricate social dynamics within ant communities.

Over many generations - through deliberate selection, crossing and interbreeding - humans 'created' the domesticated creatures we have and use today.