[HTML][HTML] Revisiting stigmergy in light of multi-functional, biogenic, termite structures as communication channel
Termite mounds are fascinating because of their intriguing composition of numerous
geometric shapes and materials. However, little is known about these structures, or of their …
geometric shapes and materials. However, little is known about these structures, or of their …
Extended phenotypes: buffers or amplifiers of climate change?
Historic approaches to understanding biological responses to climate change have viewed
climate as something external that happens to organisms. Organisms, however, at least …
climate as something external that happens to organisms. Organisms, however, at least …
Modern termites inherited the potential of collective construction from their common ancestor
N Mizumoto, T Bourguignon - Ecology and Evolution, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Animal collective behaviors give rise to various spatial patterns, such as the nests of social
insects. These structures are built by individuals following a simple set of rules, slightly …
insects. These structures are built by individuals following a simple set of rules, slightly …
The extension of internal humidity levels beyond the soil surface facilitates mound expansion in Macrotermes
Termites in the genus Macrotermes construct large-scale soil mounds above their nests. The
classic explanation for how termites coordinate their labour to build the mound, based on a …
classic explanation for how termites coordinate their labour to build the mound, based on a …
Submillimetre mechanistic designs of termite-built structures
Termites inhabit complex underground mounds of intricate stigmergic labyrinthine designs
with multiple functions as nursery, food storage and refuge, while maintaining a homeostatic …
with multiple functions as nursery, food storage and refuge, while maintaining a homeostatic …
[HTML][HTML] Substrate evaporation drives collective construction in termites
G Facchini, A Rathery, S Douady, D Sillam-Dussès… - Elife, 2024 - elifesciences.org
Termites build complex nests which are an impressive example of self-organization. We
know that the coordinated actions involved in the construction of these nests by multiple …
know that the coordinated actions involved in the construction of these nests by multiple …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of clay materials and moisture levels on habitat preference and survivorship of Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki …
Z Jin, J Chen, X Wen, C Wang - PeerJ, 2020 - peerj.com
Formosan subterranean termites, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki, usually transport clay
materials into tree hollows and bait stations. Our previous research showed that C …
materials into tree hollows and bait stations. Our previous research showed that C …
The structure and importance of nest mounds in a tropical ant Diacamma indicum
1. Nest mounds are an integral part of many subterranean insect species, and they aid in
thermoregulation, gaseous exchange, and flood prevention. Ants living in subterranean …
thermoregulation, gaseous exchange, and flood prevention. Ants living in subterranean …
Comparative transcriptome profiling of Termitomyces sp. between monocultures in vitro and link‐stipe of fungus‐combs in situ
MX Zhang, J Li, XN Zhang, HH Li… - Letters in Applied …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The edible mushroom Termitomyces is an agaric‐type basidiomycete fungus that has a
symbiotic relationship with fungus‐growing termites. An understanding of the detailed …
symbiotic relationship with fungus‐growing termites. An understanding of the detailed …