In the hidden corners of the world, caterpillars and ants have a remarkably specialized and beneficial protection ...

Caterpillars secrete a sugary liquid that assures recognition and protection from predators by a certain ant species, but protection became attack when the pairings were switched in an experiment.

It shouldn’t be surprising that ants are an important part of many ecosystems. Depending on the species, they can be hunters that keep other insects’ populations in check, scavengers that help ...