Termites as cause of fairy circles in Namib Desert confirmed
Researchers confirm termites as cause of Namib Desert fairy circles, refuting the self-regulation hypothesis. The study found that sand termites eliminate plants in sandy soils, enabling long-lasting water storage after infrequent rainfall.
SourceMIN-Faculty Universität Hamburg·JournalPerspectives in Plant Ecology Evolution and Systematics·DateJul 18, 2023