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How are arboreal termite nests connected to the ground?

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Learn how termites use salivary secretions to cement debris to decaying wood nests in their rainforest habitat — termite A termite nest in a tropical rainforest.

Arboreal termite nests are maintained in connection with the ground through the use of covered runways. These structures allow the termites to travel between their elevated nests and the soil, which is essential for the colony's survival and access to resources.1