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The Hidden History of Ant Farming

Ants have been farming fungi for millions of years, long before humans even thought about agriculture.

They have unique partnerships with specific fungi, providing them with a home and nutrients in exchange for food.

Leafcutter ants are famous for their elaborate farming methods, cutting leaves and cultivating special fungi for food.

This study suggests that ant agriculture evolved after the extinction of the dinosaurs, when fungi flourished in the environment.

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Original: Ars Technica (Science)

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#ants #agriculture #fungi #mass extinction #evolution

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