Van Helsing crouched by a tiny ant hill. “Ants are masters of teamwork,” he said. “They build complex underground nests with chambers for nurseries, food storage, and even ventilation.”
He pointed to the busy ants carrying leaves. “Leafcutter ants actually farm fungus underground, feeding their colony with the crops they cultivate.”
Entomology Nugget 🧠
Some ant colonies can have millions of workers and last for decades!
Quiz Time!
What do leafcutter ants farm underground?
A) Bacteria
B) Fungus
C) Algae
D) Mold
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