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Spinifex Termite

Amitermes vitiosus

About

An Australian termite commonly associated with spinifex grasslands in the arid interior. Colonies build small mounds or nest in the base of spinifex tussocks. Workers feed on the dead portions of spinifex grass.

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Did You Know?

By consuming dead spinifex grass, this termite reduces fuel load and may influence the spread and intensity of wildfires in Australia's arid interior.