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Ant agriculture started 66 million years ago, study suggests
Publicado em 03 outubro 2024
Colonies of ants began farming the organisms after the event created ideal conditions for them to thrive, despite causing global mass extinction.
Fungi are a group of organisms that include yeasts, mildews, moulds, and mushrooms.
Researchers say many animals have been growing their own food since long before humans existed.
Ted Schultz, curator of ants at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, USA, and the lead author, said: “Ants have been practicing [...]