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Cheesy Mummies, Ant Farmers, When Superstitions Actually Help

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

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Ants and Fungi: A Symbiotic Evolution

This chapter explores the evolution of ants as farmers, cultivating fungi for food after the extinction of dinosaurs. It examines their complex agricultural practices, innovative methods to tackle diseases, and the broader implications of their relationship within the context of evolutionary biology.

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