Ants and Plants, Tree Fortresses



Photo Title

Ants and Plants, Tree Fortresses

Photographer/Creator

Mark W. Moffett

Collection

2000

Publisher

National Geographic Magazine

Caption/Description

Acacia trees grow nutritious carrot-shaped bodies on the tips of their leaves, which serve as a special food for wasp-ant “babies.” Costa Rica.

Citation

Mark W. Moffett, "Ants and Plants, Tree Fortresses," in POYi Archive, Item #30650, http://archive.poy.org/items/show/30650 (accessed November 23, 2024).

Date Added

07.04.2008