Texas Leafcutter Ants Farm Fungus Gardens Underground

What they found

Texas leafcutter ants bring chewed leaves into their nests to farm fungi that feed the colony and larvae.

How solid is it?

Not a study

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

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Published in

Victoria Advocate

Covered in Shroom Scan

Apr 5, 2024

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Research roundup

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Happy Little Tunnel Gardens

Texas leafcutter ants bring chewed-up leaves into their underground nests to farm fungi to feed their colonies and larvae. 🐜

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