UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2022

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

  1. Ant
  2. Cockroach
  3. Crab
  4. Spider

Answer

Correct Answer

Ant

Explanation

Certain species of ants (e.g., leaf-cutter ants) are well known to cultivate fungi in specialised gardens as a food source, a classic example of fungiculture in insects.

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