Kamikaze termites blow themselves up with 'explosive' backpacks — and scientists just figured out how - Livescience.com

Kamikaze termites in French Guiana carry highly volatile toxic "rucksacks" that are ready to be deployed in an instant, when the termite needs to defend its colony.

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Sep 05 2024
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Kamikaze termites in French Guiana have evolved a unique defense mechanism — carrying "rucksacks" filled with a toxic liquid that they can trigger to explode, poisoning their enemies in the process. … [+3273 chars]

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