University of Michigan: Study - Termites May Have A Larger Role In Future Ecosystems
September 23, 2022
September 23, 2022
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release:
Most people think termites are a nuisance that consume wood in homes and businesses. But those termites represent less than 4% of all termite species worldwide.
Termites are critical in natural ecosystems--especially in the tropics--because they help recycle dead wood from trees. Without such decayers, the world would be piled high with dead plants and animals.
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Most people think termites are a nuisance that consume wood in homes and businesses. But those termites represent less than 4% of all termite species worldwide.
Termites are critical in natural ecosystems--especially in the tropics--because they help recycle dead wood from trees. Without such decayers, the world would be piled high with dead plants and animals.
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