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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

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