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myrmecophile
 

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Noun myrmecophile has 1 sense
  1. myrmecophile - an organism such as an insect that habitually shares the nest of a species of ant
    --1 is a kind of     organism, being

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Term: Myrmecophile

Definition: A myrmecophile refers to an organism that has a mutualistic relationship with ants, often living in or around ant nests.

Example Sentences:

1. Noun: The beetle is a well-known myrmecophile, relying on the protection and resources provided by the ant colony.

2. Adjective: The myrmecophilous plant species has evolved unique adaptations to attract ants for pollination.

3. Verb: Some insects myrmecophilize by secreting substances that mimic ant pheromones, tricking the ants into treating them as part of the colony.

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