Pirate ants are nest parasites they steal eggs from the nests of other \'host\'

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Pirate ants are nest parasites they steal eggs from the nests of other 'host' ant species. These stolen 'host' eggs develop into ants that unknowningly do the work of the pirate ant colony. This is an example of: a) Exploitation of kin cues by the pirate ants to enhance their fitness at the expense of the host ants. b) Parent-offspring conflict. c) Altruism on the part of the pirate ants that rear the host ant eggs as their own. d) Exploitation of kin cues by the host ant species to enhance their fitness at the expense of the pirate ants. e) The first steps towards the evolution of eusocial behavior.

Explanation / Answer

A. Exploitation of kin cues by the pirate ants to enhance their fitness at the expense of host ants.

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