Termite Ingenuity Flashcards
1
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metamorphosis
A
a complete change of character, appearance, or condition
2
Q
desiccate
A
to remove the moisture from something so it becomes completely dry
3
Q
optimum
A
being the best or most likely to bring success or advantage
4
Q
destructive
A
causing, or able to cause, damage
5
Q
attain
A
to reach or succeed in getting something
6
Q
insulate
A
to cover and surround something with a material or substance in order to stop heat
7
Q
interior
A
the inside part of something
8
Q
diffusion
A
the action of spreading in many directions
9
Q
fungus
A
any of various types of organisms that get their food from decaying material or other living things
10
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inhabitant
A
a person or animal that lives in a particular place
