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πŸͺ³ Cockroaches & Termites

Long-nosed Termite

Nasutitermes longinasus

About

A nasute termite from Central and South American rainforests that builds carton nests on trees. Soldiers have an exceptionally elongated nasute snout for projecting defensive chemicals. Workers collect decomposing plant material from the forest floor.

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Did You Know?

The elongated nozzle of the soldier allows it to spray defensive secretions with remarkable accuracy over distances of several centimeters.