Page 70 - The Miracle of Termites

Harun Yahya

Specially Sheltered Nests
Termite nests are designed to isolate their inhabitants from the

harsh, constantly changing external conditions in tropical regions. No
matter what the conditions outside, the temperature and humidity re-
main stable inside the nest.
In order to provide insulation, termites cover their mountain-like
nests with a compact layer of
building material that func-
tions like an outer shell of
reinforced concrete and
helps to regulate the nest's

interior climate in accord-
ance with the requirements.
For the eggs, it's essential
that the temperature inside
the nest remain constant. 28
Termites must be very care-
ful to protect the queen's

eggs, and this roof serves to
ensure that the temperature
is right. The roof also pro-
tects the colony from intru-
sions by other creatures,
since the outer walls are
very hard and firm. The in-
ner galleries are much soft-
er, made of a material that

almost has the consistency On the right can be seen the architectural
plan of a termite nest. Looking at a verti-
of cardboard. 29 cal cross section of the nest, we see the
royal chamber exactly in the middle and
the large and small rooms surrounding it.

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