Ready-made ant housingSourced
The rooms form before the ants move in
Myrmecodia plants naturally form cavities in swollen stems, including when ants cannot reach them. Ants occupy these ready-made chambers rather than excavating the structure. Organic debris from the colony can provide nutrients to the plant.
The plant supplies accommodation; its residents contribute nutrition.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-10