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Which other Rubiaceae genera have hollow stems inhabited by ants?
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Gentianales
Great yellow gentian (Gentiana lutea) plants in bloom.
Within the Rubiaceae family, several genera have evolved to form symbiotic relationships with ants by developing specialized structures in their stems that provide shelter. In addition to the genus Myrmecodia, which is known for its swollen stems containing hollow areas, ants also inhabit the hollow stem segments of the following genera:
- Nauclea1
- Duroia1
- Hydnophytum1