Castles of Clay

Synopsis

About the life cycle and ecology of the African termite. These tiny, blind creatures construct towering hills weighing tons, ingeniously control air flow and humidity to maintain a constant temperature, grow their own food and by eating dead wood, efficiently recycle its nutrients into the food energy cycle.

Series

Survival, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 54 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1978

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Introductory and discussion material for first-year courses on entomology or animal ecology.*

Subjects

Biology; Environmental science

Keywords

Africa; insects; termites

Credits

Producer

Alan Rout

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Anglia Television

Distributor

Name

Scottish Central Film & Video Library

Notes

See: Scottish Screen