Selectivity of soil constituents by termites in the construction of Brazilian termite mounds

ABSTRACT Termites can create structures that alter the physical and chemical properties of soils. In this process, termites are selective about the soil constituents they will use to construct their mounds. Considering the common occurrence of termite mounds in Brazilian soils, this study aimed to i...

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Main Authors: Tatiele Fruett, Alberto Vasconcellos Inda, Vidal Barrón, Enilson Luiz Saccol de Sá, Keyrauan Taha, Antonia Finkler Dias Fernandes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2023-05-01
Series:Scientia Agricola
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-90162023000101407&lng=en&tlng=en