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πŸͺ³ Cockroaches & Termites

African Dampwood Termite

Neotermes aburiensis

About

A primitive termite species that nests inside damp, rotting wood rather than building external mounds. Colonies are relatively small compared to mound-building species. Soldiers have large phragmotic heads used to block tunnel entrances.

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Did You Know?

Soldiers use their flattened heads like a cork to plug tunnel openings, providing an impenetrable barrier against ant raids.