termite
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Experiments showed that whether a young termite becomes a worker or a future king or queen depends largely on nutrition during early development.
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
While some researchers have argued that high relatedness is not required, the new evidence suggests that monogamy and strong genetic ties were essential for termite societies.
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
When you consider the size of an individual termite, photographed standing alongside his nest, he ranks with the New Yorker and shows a better sense of organization than a resident of Los Angeles.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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