The Ant, <i>Mycocepurus smithii</i> (IMAGE) Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Caption The ant, Mycocepurus smithii, a living ancestor of modern lea-cutter ants, farms its non-domesticated fungal cultivar in gardens that hang from the ceilings of underground nest chambers Credit David Nash Usage Restrictions Credit: David Nash License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.