termite
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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
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
In his work Invisible Cities, he was inspired by termite mounds to reimagine what architecture might look like in the future.
From BBC • Nov. 29, 2024
Deprived of antennae, any termite can become a group termite if touched frequently enough by the others.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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