QUESTION

Hard

Science & Technology

Prelims 2022

Certain species of which one of the following organisms are well known as cultivators of fungi?

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Explanation

  • Ants are well-known as cultivators of fungi. Certain ant species, particularly those in the tribe Attini, have evolved a symbiotic relationship with specific fungi. These ants cultivate the fungus within their nests, providing it with food and a controlled environment. In return, the fungus provides the ants with nutrients. This is a fascinating example of mutualism in nature.

  • Cockroaches are omnivores and scavengers. They do not cultivate fungi.

  • Crabs are primarily scavengers or predators. They are not known to cultivate fungi.

  • Spiders are predators and capture their prey (insects) in webs. They do not cultivate fungi.

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