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WONDERFUL CREATURES

BLIND TERMITES

BUILDING SKYSCRAPERS

Termites are insects as small as ants, and they are

very skilful. The nests in the picture that look like tall
towers are built by these little creatures. But make no
mistake: these are not simple nests; termites build

them according to a plan. Special chambers for the

young, fungus production fields and the queen’s
chamber are only a few of the sections in a termite
nest. More importantly, there is a spe-

cial ventilation system. Termites,

whose skins are very thin, need
humid air. For that rea-
son they need to

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