Q90. Certain species of which one of the following organisms are well known as cultivators of fungi?
a) Ant
b) Cockroach
c) Crab
d) Spider
Answer (a)
- Such groups of ants are found across the American continents and the West Indies. These ants are known as fungus growers because they maintain an obligate mutualism with fungi cultured inside their nests, which is the only food source for the larvae and an important resource for the adult ants as well
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