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Sankurensis Soil Termite

Cubitermes sankurensis

About

A soil-feeding termite found in the Congo Basin rainforests, building small mounds on the forest floor. Colonies are moderate in size and workers process large quantities of soil. The species plays a critical role in soil mixing and nutrient cycling.

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Did You Know?

Soil-feeding termites like this species process enormous volumes of soil annually, significantly altering soil structure and chemistry across tropical forests.