HBL Ambrose 2a202

2. Deforestation would destroy the homes of the Allomerus decemarticulatus ants, or prevent them from getting anymore preys for their population to feed on. Human deforestation would cause the ecosystem to be unbalanced, either affecting the Allomerus decemarticulatus ants directly or indirectly causing other animals which are preys to the Allomerus decemarticulatus ants to die. Severe reclaiming of the lands of forests would cause a great damaged in the different species, which includes the Allomerus decemarticulatus ants too. Homes would be lost, habitat would most probably change, and they might have to adapt to different environments. Those who would not be able to adapt would be left out to die. This would cause a big drop in the population of the Allomerus decemarticulatus ants.

3a.

• Predation - In this case the Allomerus decemarticulatus ants catches it prey.
• Parasitism - Allomerus decemarticulatus uses a host plant (Hirtella physophora) and farms the unusual fungus in order to exploit a niche opportunity for protein.
• Mutualism - The ants make holes in the platform and put in place pieces of sooty mould, which quickly grow around the structure and reinforce it.

3b.

• Predation - Owl and mouse
• Parasitism - Hookworms and Animals Intestine
• Mutualism - Bird and Deer