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termite

[tur-mahyt] / ˈtɜr maɪt /




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As a drywood termite, Cryptotermes mobydicki does not pose a risk to buildings or trade.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Its unusual body structure highlights just how diverse termite species can be and points to how many organisms in tropical environments remain undocumented.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Named Cryptotermes mobydicki, the termite was described by an international research team led by a University of Florida scientist.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Once termite ancestors became monogamous, that competition disappeared.

From Science Daily • Jan. 31, 2026

One of the termite soldiers had transferred its mandibles from the grass to her finger.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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