Page 88 - The Miracle of Termites

Harun Yahya

For this reason, it is difficult for them to collect leaves and bits of plant
material on the open ground. Termites build underground passages
between 2 and 4 meters (6 to 13 feet) deep, by which they carry organ-

ic material into the nest.
This organic material, used in the place of soil, is composed of rot-
ting leaves and pieces of wood; termites mix it with secretions and
grow fungus in large specially designed rooms.

In order to ensure the productivity of their fungus gardens and
for the health of the colony in general, temperature and humidity in
the mounds must be kept constant. The growth of the fungus raises

Some rooms in termite nests are designed for agriculture. Above is shown
a special room for growing fungus.
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