Fungus-growing ants
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fungus-growing-ants-177-9555582
title:
Fungus-growing ants
text:
Fungus-growing ants comprise all the known fungus-growing ant species participating in ant–fungus mutualism. They are known for cutting grasses and leaves, carrying them to their colonies' nests, and using them to grow fungus on which they later feed. Their farming habits typically have large effects on their surrounding ecosystem. Many species farm large areas surrounding their colonies and leave walking trails that compress the soil, which can no longer grow plants. Attine colonies commonly ha
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Tribe of ants
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fungus-growing_ants
date created:
2004-07-16T14:27:28Z
date modified:
2024-09-04T02:27:58Z
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