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The fungi then bundle together these microscopic filaments to form cords that allow them to branch out, similar to neural pathways in the brain, forming a larger colony known as the mycelium.

The fungi, in turn, provide food and essential nutrients for the ant colony, which are particularly beneficial for young ant larvae. Watch the Video Click here to watch the video.

The fungi produce gongylidia, which are like little nutrient-filled powerhouses for ants. Interestingly, certain ant species also grow multiple types of fungi, and some may even share with other ant ...