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termite

[tur-mahyt] / ˈtɜr maɪt /




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One of the clearest patterns to emerge was that termite and woodroach genomes are smaller and less complex than cockroach genomes.

From Science Daily • Jan. 31, 2026

Unlike cockroaches and most animals, termite sperm lack tails and are unable to swim.

From Science Daily • Jan. 31, 2026

Once termite ancestors became monogamous, that competition disappeared.

From Science Daily • Jan. 31, 2026

Rivas explained that over time the wood weathered from brown to gray and was termite resistant.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2025

Through Cora—that termite in the attic—Donald reached from beyond the grave to punish her for her joke those many years before.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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