Termite mounds are structures that termites build using materials from their surroundings. These mounds serve as homes for termites and help them survive by providing shelter and regulating temperature. Full definition
Overlaying them is the pattern of termite mounds covered by dense vegetation, which is on the scale of tens of meters. (sciencedaily.com)
As a result, vegetation flourishes on and near termite mounds in ecosystems that are otherwise highly vulnerable to «desertification,» or the environment's collapse into desert. (sciencedaily.com)
Explore Litchfield National Park, where you can see beautiful waterfalls and floodplains scattered with giant termite mounds, visit Nitmiluk National Park and cruise the magnificent Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk), and discover Kakadu National Park. (wikiaustralia.com)