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Tiny termites can hold back deserts by creating oases of plant life
Tiny termites can hold back deserts by creating oases of plant life
Termite mounds can help prevent the spread of deserts into semi-arid ecosystems and agricultural lands. The results of a new study not only suggest that termite mounds could make these areas more resilient to climate change than previously thought, but could also inspire a change in how scientists determine the possible effects of climate change on ecosystems.
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