10 July 2023 · First online (indexed publication record)
Norbert Juergens, Alexander Groengroeft, Felicitas Gunter
Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological sciences · Ecological review and synthesis
A review examines Namib sand-termite colonies and the moisture-storage function attributed to their bare circular patches, focusing on adaptation to an extremely dry environment.
Method and scope
Previous work and additional observations are combined to discuss nest structure, herbivory, water retention and ecosystem engineering.
What to keep in mind
The paper develops the termite interpretation for the Namib system. Mechanisms and evidence should be assessed regionally rather than transferred to every lookalike circle.
Original paper & source
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DOI: 10.1098/rstb.2022.0149
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