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19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Ants and the Aphids
Aphids and ants coexist in a symbiotic relationship: The aphids suck the sap of plants and then secrete a substance called honeydew that feeds the ants, who in turn protect the aphids from predators.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 11.2021 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2021 |
| Photo Location: | India |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 5D Mark III |
| Copyright: | © Prathamesh Ghadekar |
Awards
| Photo of the Day: 09.07.22 |
| Finalist |
| Winner |