termite

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"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

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

The study also explains how termite colonies organize themselves internally.

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

She chopped up old termite mounds and used the clay to make pots, firing them in heaps of coals.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer