Question

Defensive devices of myrmecophilous plants are

• A. Bitter taste of inflorescence
• B. Secretion of latex
• C. War-like ants serving as body guards
• D. Secretion of alkaloids

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

War-like ants serving as body guards

Myrmecophily refers to mutualistic associations between ants and plants. These plants have something which is attractive to some war-like ants which then take their abode on such a plant and act as a troop of bodyguards against any maraud­ing animal.

So, the correct answer is 'War-like ants serving as body guards'