Termites help to protect tropical forests during drought, study finds

Mongabay
Jan 10, 2019, 9:25 pm338 pts
Droughts can transform tropical forests. They kill trees and slow their growth. They also affect microbes that are critical to keeping the forest soil healthy. But termites, better known for their intricate mound-building skills and for chewing through wooden furniture, help tropical forests withstand drought,…

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