Page 93 - The Miracle of Termites

Adnan Oktar

Another Problem, Another Solution: Natural
Humidifying

Apart from the ventilation, there is also the problem of water sup-
ply. Much water is needed for the nest because termite bodies have
membrane-thin skin that
needs a constantly hu-
mid atmosphere. The
humidity level must be
between 89 and 99%.
Besides water for the

consumption of the ter-
mites, water is also
needed for making mor-
tar for the construction
of the nest. 42
Some desert ter-
mites dig 40 meters (131

feet) under the earth to
find water which they
allow to evaporate up
into the nest. Some oth-
43
er species solve the
problem by bringing
moist clay into the nest.
Besides this, how the
nest mound is construct-

ed also helps provide
humidity. The thick,
Thick walls of a termite nest covered with layers moisture- impermeable
of earth and clay prevent the moisture inside
these magnificent nests from evaporating. walls, covered with a

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