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Ant plant #2, Malayauw, Papua Ant plants (this one probably in the genus Myrmecodia) are plants that have a symbiotic relation with a colony of ants. Different from ant or termite nests built on trees, this plant actually produces the housing, it&#039;s part of the plant itself. In return for this shelter, the ants help to defend the tree against slugs and other intruders. <br /> <br /> Another one found in this location:<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/156644/ant_plant_malayauw_papua.html" title="Ant plant, Malayauw, Papua"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2/156644_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=ed1GQz%2FcrpORD09vjzzOayXFZDc%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Ant plant, Malayauw, Papua Ant plants (this one probably in the genus Myrmecodia) are plants that have a symbiotic relation with a colony of ants. Different from ant or termite nests built on trees, this plant actually produces the housing, it&#039;s part of the plant itself. In return for this shelter, the ants help to defend the tree against slugs and other intruders. Australia (continent),Geotagged,Indonesia,Malayauw,New Guinea,Papua,Papua 2023,Spring,Vogelkop,West Papua,Western New Guinea" /></a></figure> Australia (continent),Geotagged,Indonesia,Malayauw,New Guinea,Papua,Papua 2023,Spring,Vogelkop,West Papua,Western New Guinea Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Ant plant #2, Malayauw, Papua

Ant plants (this one probably in the genus Myrmecodia) are plants that have a symbiotic relation with a colony of ants. Different from ant or termite nests built on trees, this plant actually produces the housing, it's part of the plant itself. In return for this shelter, the ants help to defend the tree against slugs and other intruders.

Another one found in this location:

Ant plant, Malayauw, Papua Ant plants (this one probably in the genus Myrmecodia) are plants that have a symbiotic relation with a colony of ants. Different from ant or termite nests built on trees, this plant actually produces the housing, it's part of the plant itself. In return for this shelter, the ants help to defend the tree against slugs and other intruders. Australia (continent),Geotagged,Indonesia,Malayauw,New Guinea,Papua,Papua 2023,Spring,Vogelkop,West Papua,Western New Guinea

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Uploaded Jan 26, 2024. Captured Oct 17, 2023 09:16 in 6RVF+VF Dela, Sorong Regency, West Papua, Indonesia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/5.6
  • 1/250s
  • ISO100
  • 200mm