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πŸͺ³ Cockroaches & Termites

Magnetic Termite

Amitermes meridionalis

About

Builds tall wedge-shaped mounds precisely oriented on a north-south axis to regulate internal temperature. The flat sides face east-west to warm in the morning and cool in the afternoon.

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Did You Know?

Every magnetic termite mound in northern Australia points the same direction β€” perfectly north-south like compass needles, to regulate internal temperature throughout the day.