Abstract
ABSTRACTThe two most common ant associates of the understory myrmecophyte Maieta guianensis (Melastomataceae) respond in different ways to experimental cues associated with herbivory. While Pheidole minutula is induced by both physical damage and extracts of leaf tissue, Crematogaster laevis is induced by leaf damage only. We suggest such interspecific variation in induced responses is common and could influence the quality of defense against herbivores provided to host‐plants by ants.RESUMOAs duas formigas que mais comumente se associam com a mirmecófita de sub‐bosque Maieta guianensis (Melastomataceae) respondem de maneiras diferentes a simulações experimentais de herbivoria. Enquanto Pheidole minutulaé induzida tanto por danos fisicos e extratos de tecido foliar, Crematogaster laevisé induzida apenas pelos danos fisicos. Sugerimos que tal variação interespecifica em respostas induzidas é comum e pode influenciar a qualidade das defesas contra herbívoros que as formigas oferecem às plantas que elas ocupam.
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