termite
Example Sentences
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Because age, termites and water had attacked wooden beams, the house sat unattached on its foundation; it has been reaffixed, and moisture levels controlled.
Rather than becoming more complex by adding new genes, termites evolved advanced social behavior by shedding genes, including those associated with sperm competition.
From Science Daily
They use sticks to gather ants and termites, and stones to crack nuts.
From BBC
“Hardwood floors, and made out of redwood so you don’t have to worry about termites.”
From Los Angeles Times
Other social organisms, including termites, may have followed similar evolutionary paths, although that possibility still needs further testing.
From Science Daily
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