Dirt mounds made by termites in Africa, South America, Asia could prevent spread of deserts

Monday, February 9, 2015 - 10:21 in Biology & Nature

Termites might not top the list of humanity’s favorite insects, but new research suggests that their large dirt mounds are crucial to stopping deserts from spreading into semi-arid ecosystems. The results […]

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