What a magnificent article on the hidden world of termites. The research is superb. Their caste system is fascinating, and I think that humans also share some of those socio-structural traits, though in a different and more complex manner.
On a trip to Costa Rica I saw this large black pockmarked structure on a tree. The guide told us it was a termite nest, and when he poked it and broke a piece off, the little termites came out. He put his hands on it and the termites crawled all over it but didn't harm him. So at least they're docile if a little icky 😄
Fantastic post, @agmoore!
Thank you my friend, @litguru,
It was relaxing, getting lost in this topic. Whenever stuff started to get to me (at home) I would go back and read about these little critters. Termites aren't really a reassuring topic, but getting lost in the research for me is something like what knitting is for other people. It takes my mind away to a calming place. The result is a very long, comprehensive blog :)))
Thanks for reading the whole thing. Your comment and support are much appreciated.
It was actually entertaining to read the little details, even if they are descendants of cockroaches, they don't incite that yucky feeling in me 😁