Termite mounds. They may look like just a big pile of well-structured dirt but they are actually marvels of architecture and fill an unexpectedly important function in the ecosystems in which they ...

Scientists have found termites break down wood at much higher rates in warmer climates The global study took place at 133 sites across six continents The findings suggest termites may cause more ...

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The broad term “termite” encompasses about 4,000 insect species in the world, only about one-tenth of which are pests that cause destruction. The various dry-wood and subterranean species – the ...