十万个为什么·科学阅读30篇（3）
26 / 30
正在确认阅读权限…
How Do Termites Build Tall Mounds Without Blueprints?
白蚁没有蓝图，怎么建成高耸的土丘？
-
Termites build huge mounds that can be over six meters tall.
-
They use no plans — just simple rules and teamwork with thousands of workers.
-
Each termite follows scent trails and adds mud where others left it.
-
Air flows through tunnels to keep the nest cool and fresh.
-
The mound acts like a giant lung for the underground colony.
-
Temperature changes guide where termites place new soil layers.
-
Scientists study these mounds to design better natural ventilation systems.
-
No single termite knows the full plan — the structure emerges from many small actions.