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πŸͺ³ Cockroaches & Termites

Nigerian Snouted Termite

Trinervitermes oeconomus

About

A grass-harvesting nasute termite found across West African savannas, building small dome-shaped mounds. Colonies play a significant ecological role in grass decomposition and nutrient cycling. Workers form organized foraging columns.

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Did You Know?

A single colony can harvest over 60 kg of grass per year, making this species one of the most important herbivores in West African grasslands.