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Certain species of which one of the following organisms are well known as cultivators of fungi?<\/p>\n

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\nCertain species of ants are well known for cultivating fungi for food.
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\nAnts belonging to the tribe Attini (found in the Americas), particularly leafcutter ants, are famous examples of organisms that cultivate fungi. They create fungal gardens using collected plant material (like leaves) as substrate, on which specific fungi grow. The ants then feed on the fungal mycelium. This represents a sophisticated form of symbiosis.
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\nWhile other insects like termites and some beetles also cultivate fungi, among the options provided, ants are the most widely known examples of fungus cultivators. Cockroaches, crabs, and spiders do not typically cultivate fungi in this manner.
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Certain species of which one of the following organisms are well known as cultivators of fungi? [amp_mcq option1=”Ant” option2=”Cockroach” option3=”Crab” option4=”Spider” correct=”option1″] This question was previously asked in UPSC IAS – 2022 Download PDFAttempt Online Certain species of ants are well known for cultivating fungi for food. Ants belonging to the tribe Attini (found in … <\/p>\n

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