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πŸͺ³ Cockroaches & Termites

Compass Termite

Amitermes laurensis

About

A termite that builds wedge-shaped mounds oriented east-west, exposing the broad face to the morning and evening sun. This orientation helps regulate internal temperature. Mounds dot the Cape York landscape.

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Did You Know?

Its mound orientation is the opposite of the magnetic termite, with the broad face pointing east-west.