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Collecting wet mud to create their massive nest-holes only parts of which are above the ground's surface and most of which are underground, the collective power of termites is such that they can bring down entire buildings and cities with their joint efforts! See them at productive work... Sort of like the Taliban! Take a sneak peak into the world of deemak or termites. Are these the most damaging insects of urban India? Termites sure are delicious for Grey Partridge and other pheasanidae species such as chickens and peafowl, but they can pack a punch in terms of damage to woodwork or books inside a house, or even the integrity of a house if it's not made of steel and cement. Entire structures can come down with termite damage... Deemak colony in Indian monsoon - See the secret life inside
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