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SCIENCEApr 15 · 03:01 UTCSCIENCE DAILY

Scientists discover “cleaner ants” that groom giant ants in Arizona desert

Scientists in Arizona have discovered a unique ant symbiosis where tiny cone ants groom larger harvester ants, resembling underwater cleaning stations. The behavior involves smaller ants licking and nibbling the larger ants' bodies while they remain calm, indicating a mutualistic relationship.

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