e/Ant-fungus mutualism

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has glosseng: Ant-fungus mutualism is a symbiosis seen in certain ant and fungal species, where ants actively cultivate fungus much like humans farm crops as a food source. Interestingly, in some species, the ants and fungi are dependent on each other for survival. The leafcutter ant is a well known example of this symbiosis. A mutualism with fungi is also noted in some species of termites in Africa.
lexicalizationeng: Ant Fungus Mutualism
lexicalizationeng: Ant-fungus Mutualism
instance of(noun) social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
emmet, pismire, ant
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