Dirt mounds made by termites in Africa, South America, and Asia could prevent the spread of deserts

Dirt mounds made by termites in Africa, South America, and Asia could prevent the spread of deserts

03/05/2015 05:03 AM EST

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.
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