termite
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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
As a drywood termite, Cryptotermes mobydicki does not pose a risk to buildings or trade.
From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026
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
Rivas explained that over time the wood weathered from brown to gray and was termite resistant.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2025
One morning, near the Peak, I came upon him squatting on a termite mound.
From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall
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