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called "esters" or "lactones" as their weapons. All of these poisons
immediately react with biological molecules and cause death.

On the foreheads of members of a Nasutitermitinae termite family are
hose-like projections that have special sacs inside. In case of danger, the
termite points this projection towards the enemy and sprays an infectious
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fluid. This weapon works just like a chemical bazooka.
According to the theory of evolution, one has to accept the assumption
that "primitive termites" had no chemical production systems in their bodies
and that it somehow formed later as a result of a series of coincidences.
However, such an assumption is totally illogical. For the poisoning system to
work properly, not only the chemical itself but also the organs to handle

these chemicals need to be totally functional. Furthermore, these organs
have to be adequately isolated so that no poison spreads within the body.
The dispensing organ has to be properly formed and isolated as well. The
spraying pipe further requires a mechanical system that is powered by a
separate muscle.
All these organs could not possibly have formed in a process of
evolution over time since the lack of a single component would render the

whole system useless causing the extinction of the termite. Therefore, the
only logical explanation would be: the "chemical weapon system" has been
created altogether in the same moment. And this would prove that there is a
deliberate "design" in all of these, which is called "creation". Just like all the
other creatures in the nature termites have been created in a moment. Allah,
Lord of the Worlds, fabricated the poison production centre in their bodies
and inspired in them the best way to utilise their faculties. This is mentioned
in a verse as follows:

He is Allah - the Creator, the Maker, the Giver of Form. To Him belong
the Most Beautiful Names. Everything in the heavens and earth
glorifies Him. He is the Almighty, the All-Wise. (Surat al-Hashr: 24)