1/27/2014

Magnetic termite mounds in Australia

These termites are located in Northern Australia, visually resemble tombstones. However, in fact, high enough to be established. Some termites may exceed a height of three meters. Scientists claim that the location of termite mounds also quite accidental. They clearly sent by their narrower parts north and south. Researchers can not clearly explain why it is such a location. Closest hypothesis considered in this arrangement, termites keep the most comfortable temperature for termites within their own structures. Kind of climate control. Indeed, Northern Australia is characterized by a hot day and cool nights. In fact, before you termite apartment that can host up to several tens of thousands of insects.

Magnetic termite mounds in Australia
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Magnetic termite mounds in Australia
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Magnetic termite mounds in Australia
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Magnetic termite mounds in Australia
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Magnetic termite mounds in Australia
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Magnetic termite mounds in Australia
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Magnetic termite mounds in Australia
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Magnetic termite mounds in Australia
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Magnetic termite mounds in Australia
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Magnetic termite mounds in Australia
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