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Ants do that. I think they enslave aphids
They do! Well, at least certain species do. They groom the aphids to harvest a sweet excretion.
It’s a really neat relationship.
I mean, it’s not just any excretion. It’s a byproduct of sorts of the aphids digestive system.
From wikipedia on “Honeydew (secretion)”:
When their mouthpart penetrates the phloem, the sugary, high-pressure liquid is forced out of the anus of the aphid.
mouthpart penetrates the phloem
liquid is forced out of the anus
Sweet Jesus.
Sweet Jesus.
Yes, apparently it does taste very sweet.
I’ll see myself out.
