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πͺ³ Cockroaches & Termites
West African Fungus-Growing Termite
Macrotermes subhyalinus
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A widespread African termite that builds large above-ground mounds and farms Termitomyces fungi. They are an important food source for humans and wildlife across West Africa.
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Their winged reproductive alates are collected and roasted as a protein-rich delicacy during annual swarming events.