UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 89
Certain species of which one of the following organisms are well known as cultivators of fungi ?
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A (Ant)
Explanation: Some fungus-growing ants cut plant material and cultivate fungal gardens as their primary food source.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Correct-leaf-cutter ants, among others, deliberately cultivate symbiotic fungi.
B. Incorrect-Cockroaches consume many foods but are not the classic fungus-farming insects described.
C. Incorrect-Crabs may graze fungi but are not known as specialised fungal cultivators in this context.
D. Incorrect-Spiders hunt prey and do not maintain fungal gardens comparable to attine ants.