News Headline
Termites spread globally by crossing the oceans on driftwood rafts
Source
New Scientist
Publication Date
2022-06-02
One group of termites are habitual seafarers, suggests new research. The wood-munching insects crossed the world’s oceans at least 40 times over the past few tens of millions of years. The termites probably set sail accidentally, rafting inside pieces of wood washed out to sea.