by chris poehlmann | Sep 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
A bizarre species of beetle has been discovered that has evolved the ability to grow a fake termite “puppet” on its back that fools termites into feeding the beetle. You will be amazed at this evolutionary feat....
by chris poehlmann | Aug 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
Although termites evolved to be able to digest the most common molecule in the world, cellulose, they still had a problem. Cellulose is low in a vital nutrient, nitrogen. They have adopted a behavior that got them out of that hitch, cannibalism. See the attached...
by chris poehlmann | Jun 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
Termites have evolved mound building strategies that can harvest certain frequency wind vibrations outside to regulate temperature and gas concentrations inside. See this very well written article that describes this complex and amazing adaptation, one that could soon...
by chris poehlmann | Apr 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
Here are some interesting facts on entomophagy, the eating of insects. Did you know for instance that termites have more protein than beef, chicken, or mackerel? SEE:...
by chris poehlmann | Apr 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
The master builders of the animal world, termites, have evolved numerous adaptations to maximize their survival. Huge mounds constructed by enormous colonies in Africa and Australia are oriented to minimize overheating. How they do it is still being debated. See this...
by chris poehlmann | Mar 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Add a word to your vocabulary: “exuviae” Have you ever wondered why you never see cast off exoskeletons that the colony members shed during molting? Here is an interesting article that tells you why. Nothing goes to waste in a termite colony. You might...
