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Design an organism that cultivates its own food production using fungi. How might the fungi benefit from this relationship?
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Name and Description: The organism we will design is called the Fungivore Symbiont. It is a small, insect-like creature with a specialized exoskeleton that allows it to cultivate and carry fungi on its back. The Fungivore Symbiont has a unique digestive system Show more…
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