Termite Farmers Improve Weed Control Practices

Odontotermes obesus

is a termite species that cultivates fungi, Termitomyces, in their underground gardens, where they process plant materials for food. Recent research by Rhitoban Raychoudhury revealed that these seemingly blind termites possess advanced sensory abilities to effectively manage weed infestations, demonstrating sophisticated gardening practices.

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