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Although termites are not related to ants, they have a similar way of life. Sometimes they are even called white ants. Their huge nests are made from sand mixed with their own droppings!


The invisible majority


The invisible majority
Invisibility is something that humans only dream of. However, for many sea creatures, invisibility is a way of life. In fact, there may be more transparent creatures alive than visible ones, writes David Chandler of The Boston Globe. Scientists are more and more becoming aware of the many invisible creatures of the depths. As recently as 2 or 3 decades ago, no one knew that these beings existed. Chandler points out that being very hard to find is a very good way to avoid being eaten in the ocean depths.
9 AUGUST 2000
The Globe and Mail
9 AUGUST 2000

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