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Brazil's termite mounds cover area size of Great Britain, scientists reveal

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What specific species of tree do the termites exclusively feed on?
How exactly do the termites coordinate the construction of such massive and regular mounds without blueprints or leaders?
What is the exact ecological impact of these mounds on the local environment and biodiversity?
How do the termites maintain the structural integrity of the mounds over thousands of years?
What methods were used to estimate the age of the mounds as up to 4,000 years?
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