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πŸͺ³ Cockroaches & Termites

Sphaerotermes Mushroom-comb Termite

Sphaerotermes sphaerothorax

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An African fungus-growing termite with a unique fungus cultivation strategy. Unlike other fungiculturists that grow Termitomyces, this species cultivates a different lineage of fungus. Colonies build subterranean nests in tropical forest soils.

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Did You Know?

This is the only termite genus known to independently evolved fungus farming using a different fungal partner than the widespread Termitomyces association.