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has gloss | eng: 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. |
lexicalization | eng: Ant Fungus Mutualism |
lexicalization | eng: 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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media:img | Atta colombica queen.jpg |
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