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

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

(a)

Ant

(b)

Cockroach

(c)

Crab

(d)

Spider

Answer:

(a)

Factual

Non-traditional

Explanation

Option (a) is correct: Leafcutter ants cultivate fungal gardens by providing them with freshly cut leaves.