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myrmecophilous

/ˌmɜː.mɪˈkɒf.ɪ.ləs/

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adjective

/ˌmɜː.mɪˈkɒf.ɪ.ləs/formalscientific
  • ruОписывает организм, который живет в симбиотических отношениях с муравьями, часто внутри их гнезд.

Describes an organism that lives in a symbiotic relationship with ants, often within their nests.

  1. Living symbiotically with antsC2formalscientific

    Describes an organism that lives in a mutually beneficial relationship with ants.

    ruМирмекофильный

    • Certain species of beetles are myrmecophilous, residing within ant colonies.
    • Myrmecophilous plants often provide shelter for ants in exchange for protection.
    • The myrmecophilous caterpillar was found inside the ant nest.
Forms
  • more myrmecophilous comparative form
  • most myrmecophilous superlative form