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This process takes 4–10 days. [9] Dead ants are found in areas termed "graveyards" which contain high densities of dead ants previously infected by the same fungus. [16] The term "zombie ants" has been used in popular media as well as scientific articles, but has also been described as "catchy, yet misleading." [17] [18]
The rimosus group is known for their cultivation of nodules of fungus, also called yeast gardens. This type of growth is known for clusters of small patches of fungus on irregularly shaped nodules full of single-celled yeast-like cells. This type of growth is unique in association with Cyphomyrmex ants.
The ant clamps its jaws around the plant in a "death grip" and following, mycelia grow from the ant's feet and stitch them to the surface of the plant. [9] The spores released from the ant carcass fall to the ground and infect other ants that come in contact with the spores so that this cycle continues. [ 10 ]
Acromyrmex versicolor is known as the desert leafcutter ant. A. versicolor is found during the summer months in the Colorado and Sonoran deserts when there is precipitation. They form large, distinctive nest craters that are covered with leaf fragments. Living and dead leaves are collected by workers and used to cultivate fungus gardens. [2]
Fungus-growing ants (tribe Attini) comprise all the known fungus-growing ant species participating in ant–fungus mutualism. They are known for cutting grasses and leaves, carrying them to their colonies' nests, and using them to grow fungus on which they later feed. Their farming habits typically have large effects on their surrounding ecosystem.
With all the stormy weather, household pests might find your home as cozy and dry as you do. Ants tend to retreat into Kansas City area houses, searching for food and shelter from the rain.
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Cyphomyrmex wheeleri, the fungus gardening ant, is a species of higher myrmicine in the family Formicidae. [1] [2] [3] [4] As the common name suggests, this species ...