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Geckos and Plant Hoppers - Mutualistic Symbiosis?
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    Posted: 16-Feb-2008 at 11:51
Up to their usual, recording groundbreaking animal behaviour in the wild, the BBC Natural History Unit has filmed an unusual example of interaction between a 'Day Gecko' and a 'Plant Hopper' insect. Basically, the Gecko repeatedly nods its head at the Plant Hopper, who in turn 'throws' honeydew over to the Gecko to feed on. Very bizarre. This is a new phenomenon to the scientific world. So, zoologists of All Empires, I put to you the question - is this mutualistic (both benefit)? If so, why? What other explanation might there be? Good luck, and I look forward to hearing your theories and ideas.

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First was where that behavior filmed ? and my guess is , not to be eaten , so Geko have an farm of insects to harvest instead , there is more pray to eat.
 
Why i asking is , when i was walking in Llanganatis djungle , i was turning around ,  i expected to see an stalking T Rex who would eat me , i sure give him my food instead.
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It was filmed in Madagascar.
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what is the purpose of the honeydew? do plant hoppers use honeydew for nesting? feeding?  secretions? or was it part of the natural defense. 


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I believe both the Gecko and Plant Hopper use it for food. 
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