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High in the treetops of a South American rainforest, scientists have identified a tiny soldier termite with a surprisingly whale-like appearance. The unusual insect caught the attention of an international team of researchers, who were struck by how different it looked from any known species.
Named Cryptotermes mobydicki, the termite was described by an international research team led by a University of Florida scientist. It features a long, rounded h...
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