10 Interesting Fact About Termites

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• Thermites are very strong insects and can significantly damage wood.
• There are more than 2,000 Termite species worldwide, and all of them are different in appearance, behavior and habitat.
• Thermites can live up to 50 years, much longer than other insects.
• Thermites are social animals and live in large colonies that can reach millions of members.
• Queen Termite can lay eggs up to 30,000 eggs a day, making it one of the largest egg producers in the animal world.
• Thermites contain special microorganisms in their bodies that help them digest wood.
• Thermites are favorite foods for several animal species, including orangutans, storks, and lemur.
• Thermites can produce methane gas, which is a greenhouse gas that has an impact on climate change.
• Thermites cannot see, but they rely on the sense of smell and touch to communicate and help them find food.
• Thermites can build their own nests with the help of their salivary glands, which help form land and other building materials.