The tribe Attini (Hymenoptera: Formicidae, subfamily Myrmicinae) includes 12 genera of ants that cultivate symbiotic fungi on which they feed (Currie, 2001; Viana-Bailez & Edringer, 2016). Two genera of this tribe, Atta and Acromyrmex, known as leaf-cutting ants, differ from the other genera in that they provide fresh plant material to their fungal colonies (Weber, 1966). In natural environments, leafcutters contribute to soil nutrient cycling
O ensino de Ciências e Biologia torna o cidadão mais crítico acerca dos fenômenos naturais que os cercam, assim, é importante criar práticas pedagógicas que ensinem essas disciplinas de forma lúdica, unindo teoria e prática. No entanto, as escolas públicas não apresentam uma estrutura laboratorial que atenda a essa demanda. Assim, surge a necessidade dos professores adotarem práticas alternativas. Dentre essas práticas tem-se a implantação de hortas na escola, alternativa que tem se mostrado eficiente no processo de ensino-aprendizagem.
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