What is the significance of termites?

Termites are important in the ecological ecosystem as they consume and recycle wood, litter, leaf, and dung and release the nutrients back to the ecosystem (Freymann et al., 2008;Lenz et al., 2011). Termites tunneling help in soil fertility and improvements in soil composition (Govorushko, 2018) . ...

Why are termites important in ecosystems?

They burrow tirelessly and aerate the soil, allowing rainwater to trickle in and enable the mixing of nutrients. This also ensures that the ground stays healthy and fertile. Termites feed on the cellulose found in all kinds of dead plants, and their sticky excretions hold the soil together, preventing soil erosion.