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Ants and Extrafloral Nectar Defense by vetur0bas is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Plants with extrafloral nectaries secrete nectar to attract ants, which defend them from herbivorous insects that threaten their flowers and seeds. Research shows that plants with ant protection produce significantly more seeds than those without. Ants benefit from the nectar as a food source, while plants gain protection from potential threats to their reproductive success.
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