New research article! 📰

Tschinkel reveals that the tiny ant P. adrianoi lines its multi‑chambered nests with sclerotia from pine ectomycorrhizal fungi, whose sprouting mycelium binds the surrounding sand 🍄
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...

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Why Cacti Don’t Have Leaves

In deserts, leaves are a liability. That’s why cacti evolved without leaves. Instead, their spines help reduce water loss and protect them from hungry animals. Photosynthesis happens in their thick, fleshy stems.
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