Fungus-growing ants
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Fungus-growing ants 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
Formicidae Atta mexicana 3
A still-winged fungus-growing alate
An Atta colombica queen surrounded by workers in a fungus garden
Different sizes of Atta insularis workers demonstrating the common polymorphism of higher attines
Atta (ant)
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Atta is a genus of ants found in South, Central, and southern North America. They belong to the subfamily Myrmicinae. Atta are commonly referred to as leafcutter ants, although that name is shared wit
Fungus-growing ants
…millions of individuals, though some species only house a few hundred. They are the sister group to the subtribe Dacetina. Leafcutter ants, including Atta and Acromyrmex, make up two of the genera. Their cultivars mostly come from the fungal tribe Leucocoprineae of family Agaricaceae. Attine gut microbiota…
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Atta cephalotes, Wilhelma Zoo, Stuttgart, Germany
Workers of Atta colombica cutting tree leaves
Texas leafcutter (Atta texana) drone mounting a queen. She has shed her wings after her nuptial flight.