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cultivation (s) (noun), cultivations (pl)
1. In agriculture, the production of food by preparing the land to grow crops.
2. Socialization through training and education.
3. A highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality.
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fungus cultivation
The growing of a specific fungus by ant and termite colonies for food.

When a new colony is established, a piece of the fungus is often carried to the new nest and used to inoculate a growth medium composed of decaying leaves.

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fungus cultivation (s) (noun), fungus cultivations (pl)
The growing of a specific fungus by ant and termite colonies for food: When a new colony is established, fungus cultivationa begins when a piece of the fungus is carried to the new nest and used to inoculate a growth medium composed of decaying leaves.

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