Large Termite Mushroom - Ooshiroaritake

Japanese: オオシロアリタケ - おおしろありたけ
Large Termite Mushroom - Ooshiroaritake

In the higher termite family, bacteria play this role instead of symbiotic protozoa, and many of them feed on decomposed plant matter such as decay fungi. The fungus-growing termite family (known as Formosan termites in Japan) has a fungus chamber in their nest and cultivates the giant termite mushroom for food.
[Role in the ecosystem]
The construction of nests and trails using soil and excretions, the collection of food, and the development of tunnels have had a major impact on the soil in tropical regions over a long period of time, resulting in the formation of unique strata in Africa and Australia.

*Some of the terminology that refers to "giant termite mushroom" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…高等なシロアリ科では共生原生動物の代りにバクテリアがこの役割をしているものがあり,また腐朽菌などで分解の進んだ植物質を食べるものも多い。キノコシロアリの仲間(日本ではタイワンシロアリ)は巣の中に菌室があり,オオシロアリタケを栽培して食物にしている。
[生態系における役割]
 土や排出物による巣やアリ道の構築,食物の採取,孔道の発達などによって熱帯地方では長期間に土壌に大きな影響があり,アフリカやオーストラリアでは特有の地層ができている。…

※「オオシロアリタケ」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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