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How the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs made ants into farmers

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Ants and Fungi: A 66 Million Year Partnership

This chapter investigates the remarkable agricultural practices of fungus-farming ants, revealing their similar methodologies to human farming that date back to the time of the dinosaurs. It explores their evolutionary history, intricate farming techniques, and the ongoing research aimed at understanding their co-evolution with fungi.

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