Tropical trees built homes for ants. Wasps are taking them over

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Predatory wasps are hijacking shelters built by tropical trees for their ant defenders, potentially disrupting an ancient partnership that protects the plants from hungry insects.

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  • Reported by ScienceDaily and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:12:36 UTC.

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