Tag: Fungi

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Ants Evolved Fungus Farming During Mass Extinction

Ants have been farming fungi for millions of years, way before humans started agriculture. These tiny insects have a sophisticated system where they provide nutrients to fungi, create a home for them, and then...
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Ants Farming Fungi: Impact after Dinosaurs’ Extinction

When a massive asteroid hit Earth 66 million years ago, it caused a mass extinction event that wiped out most of the dinosaurs. However, it also led to new relationships forming between ants and...