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The geochemistry of fossil termite nests in Calitzdorp, Western Cape, South Africa

Termites alter soil profiles by gathering nutrient-rich materials to construct their nests, known as termitaria. Certain termite species also fortify their termitaria using a combination of saliva and excrement (frass), resulting in geochemically distinct termitaria relative to the host soils. The e...

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Main Author: Jacobs, Rabia
Other Authors: Abrahams, Miengah
Format: Thesis
Language:English
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Published: Department of Geological Sciences 2025
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