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termite

[tur-mahyt] / ˈtɜr maɪt /




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High in the treetops of a South American rainforest, scientists have identified a tiny soldier termite with a surprisingly whale-like appearance.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

"The discovery of this distinctive new termite species underscores the vast number of unnamed organisms yet to be discovered on our planet," said Scheffrahn.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2025

In his work Invisible Cities, he was inspired by termite mounds to reimagine what architecture might look like in the future.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2024

He pushed on the main door with his shoulder and the worm-eaten wooden frame fell down noiselessly amid a dull cataclysm of dust and termite nests.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez




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