Turriform-mound
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Mycetosoritis hartmanni
Hartmann's Fungus-farming Ant
Mycetosoritis hartmanni is a rarely collected fungus-farming ant native to North America. Colonies are small and monogynous, typically containing fewer than 100 workers. The species constructs distinctive turret-like mounds in sandy soils and cultivates fungi as its sole food source. Despite being locally abundant in suitable habitat, it remains poorly known due to its subterranean lifestyle.