Termite mounds could help prevent spread of deserts

ENN
Feb 5, 2015, 4:23 pm21 pts
Termites might not top the list of humanity's favorite insects, but new research suggests that their large dirt mounds are crucial to stopping deserts from spreading into semi-arid ecosystems. The results indicate that termite mounds could make these areas more resilient to climate change. The findings could…

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