7. Agricultural Innovation
Fire ants have developed sophisticated agricultural practices that rival human farming techniques. They actively cultivate specific fungi within their nests, maintaining optimal temperature and humidity levels for maximum growth. These fungi serve multiple purposes, including food sources, waste management, and natural antibiotics for the colony. The ants even practice a form of crop rotation, growing different fungi in separate chambers of their colony to ensure a steady food supply. Scientists are studying their advanced agricultural methods to develop more sustainable farming systems for human use.
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