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 |