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Termite Battles May Explain Evolution of Social Insects
A study of termites reveals how "worker" insects may have emerged. Shown here, termites painted for the study.
Credit: Barbara L. Thorne, University of Maryland
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A termite soldier, Zootermopsis nevadensis, with its mandibles open.
Credit: Barbara L. Thorne, University of Maryland
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Worker termites are protected by a soldier.
Credit: Barbara L. Thorne, University of Maryland
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