The acacia tree has developed very useful physical and behavioral adaptations to discourage animals from eating its leaves. It developed long, sharp thorns and a symbiotic relationship with stinging ants. The ants live in acacia thorns they have hollowed out, and they feed on the nectar produced by the tree. When an animal takes a bite of leaves it also gets a mouthful of angry, stinging ants. The ants defend their homes from other insects as well.

Adaptions

Acacia Tree