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These Termites Turn Your House into a Palace of Poop

See the unseen at the very edge of our visible world. Get a new perspective on our place in the universe and meet extraordinary new friends. Explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small.

These Termites Turn Your House into a Palace of Poop

Season 3 Episode 18 | 3m 13s | CC

Termites cause billions of dollars in damage annually – but they need help to do it. So they carry tiny organisms around with them in their gut. Together, termites and microorganisms can turn the wood in your house into a palace of poop.

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