Ant agriculture began 66 million years ago in the aftermath of the asteroid that doomed the dinosaurs

ScienceDaily
Oct 3, 2024, 2:54 pm316 pts
According to a new study, colonies of ants began farming fungi when an asteroid struck Earth 66 million years ago. This asteroid impact caused a global mass extinction but also created ideal conditions for fungi to thrive. Innovative ants began cultivating the fungi, creating an evolutionary partnership that…

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