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Re:Pom-pom crabs fight over tiny anemones, which they hold l... by moron4hire on Friday February 10, 2017 @10:08AM (#13615842)
I recall reading something about a species of ants that cultivated aphids for some fluid they secrete.
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Re:Pom-pom crabs fight over tiny anemones, which they hold l... by mhb on Friday February 10, 2017 @10:12AM (#13615884)
Yes [1]. And leafcutter ants farm fungus. I think the distinction is the level of involvement of the crabs in the anemones' reproduction.

[1]https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071009212548.h...

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Re:Pom-pom crabs fight over tiny anemones, which they hold l... by moron4hire on Friday February 10, 2017 @10:23AM (#13615967)
This species sounds more like they are in control of the aphids' reproduction, to the point the aphids have evolved a new organ.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120702134037.h...

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