2) Massive deforestation is currently taking place in the Amazon region, and the plants which the Allomerus decemarticulatus ants inhabit will be destroyed. Without those plants, the ants will not be able to obtain tiny fibres which are used to create their traps, then they will not be able to build their traps and hunt for prey, causing them to die out eventually. In addition, their home, which is a leaf pouch, will be destroyed due to deforestation as well, and this will deprive them of a shelter and be more prone to predators. The inability to defend themselves will cause the ants to eventually die out as well.
3a) Mutualism - Allomerus decemarticulatus ants and mould
Exploitative (Predation) - Allomerus decemarticulatus ants and other insects
Commensalism - Allomerus decemarticulatus and Hirtella physophora
3b) Mutualism – Remora and shark
Exploitative (Predation) – Cheetah and Thompson gazelle
Commensalism – Barnacles and scallop
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