Rare fly species wears fake termite head to infiltrate nests
According to the team, the relationship between the blow fly larvae and termites appears to be some form of social parasitism ...
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Kamikaze termites kill enemies with exploding 'rucksacks' full of poisonous crystals
Blue, copper-containing crystals are amassed during the course of the termites life, and if in danger the combination of this ...
Fly larva with a fake termite face can infiltrate termite mounds and socialize
Nature is full of impostors, and many of them are found in the insect world. Certain species, such as the bee fly or the ant ...
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EPA releases final risk evaluation on wood additives
Chromated arsenicals are a group of pesticides that protect wood against termites, fungi and other pests that can degrade or ...
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Kamikaze termites blow themselves up with 'explosive' backpacks — and scientists just figured out how
As they age, the termites accumulate "rucksacks" filled with these blue, copper-containing blue crystals. When faced with a threat, the aging workers rupture their bodies, mixing the enzyme with ...