By Josie July 10th, 2023
The mound’s conical shape facilitates the exchange of air and complex sets of tunnels and vents regulate air movement.
The oxygen levels are essential for the survival of the termite’s symbiotic protozoa, without which the termites cannot survive.
The mound’s structure insulates the colony against external heat and cold, and the ventilation system regulates the internal temperature.
Termite mounds maintain a consistent temperature, irrespective of the external weather conditions!
The mound’s top region is called the ‘chimney,’ it functions as a ventilator, allowing air to move in and out of the mound.
The middle region of the structure functions as the queen’s chamber and the colonies’ living areas.
The bottom is an underground network where termites cultivate fungi that break down the cellulose in the wood that they eat.
These towering structures is home to millions of termites, and these termites are essential for processing organic matter and increasing soil fertility.