Aging worker termites explode themselves in suicide missions
(Phys.org) -- A new study of termites has revealed that older workers are equipped with suicide packs of chemicals on their backs to fight off intruders.
(Phys.org) -- A new study of termites has revealed that older workers are equipped with suicide packs of chemicals on their backs to fight off intruders.
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Robotics
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Social Sciences
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Economics & Business
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Social Sciences
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Social Sciences
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Social Sciences
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Environment
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Social Sciences
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Social Sciences
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