Amitermes laurensis, magnetic termite mound. The north-south orientation of these blade-like structures is thought to help the termites regulate the temperature of their nest.

Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia
Amitermes laurensis, magnetic termite mound. The north-south orientation of these blade-like structures is thought to help the termites regulate the temperature of their nest.

Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia
Amitermes laurensis, magnetic termite mound. The north-south orientation of these blade-like structures is thought to help the termites regulate the temperature of their nest.

Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia
Amitermes laurensis, magnetic termite mound. The north-south orientation of these blade-like structures is thought to help the termites regulate the temperature of their nest.

Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia
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