The discovery of a 34000-year-old mound in South Africa sheds light on the insects' role in combating climate change.
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Calcareous termite mounds offer a mechanism to sequester CO 2 through dissolution and leaching of soil carbonate-bicarbonate to groundwater.
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Scientists in South Africa have been stunned to discover that termite mounds that are still inhabited in an arid region of the country are 34000 years old,...
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Termites are resistant to fire, a common disturbance in the world's savannas, but most explanations for how termites resist fire are speculative.
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Have you been dealing with pesky termites swarming in or around your home? It's that time of year when those Formosan subterranean termites come out to play...
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While there are over 45 species of termites in the United States, they fall into three main categories: subterranean, drywood, and dampwood.
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The Miombo woodlands are a dry deciduous forest spanning 1.9 million square kilometers (726,000 square miles) across Central and Southern Africa.
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Termites are undoubtedly key soil organisms in tropical and subtropical soils. They are soil engineers in influencing the physical, chemical, and biological...
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The Chimpanzee, Giraffe, African Wild Dog, Zebra, Serval, Lemur, Mamba, Okapi, and Gorilla are exclusive to Africa.
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This document explores the significance of weaving in African vernacular huts, specifically focusing on Zulu huts, Dorze huts, and Nama huts.
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