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The Soul Of The White Ant by Eugene N. Marais is a science book available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Soul Of The White Ant about?
The Soul of the White Ant by Eugene Marais is a passionate, insightful account into the world of termites. It is a meticulously researched expose of their complex, highly structured community life. Originally translated into English in 1937, the quality of research remains as relevant today as it was when it was first published. This illuminating account will not only appeal to those with a scientific interest in termites, but will similarly enthrall readers who are new to their captivating world. An exceptional feature of his detailed research is the extraordinary psychological life of the termite. While the studies are based in South Africa, the extensive research includes the termites of Magnetic Island, Australia. You will be taken on an exciting journey into the amazing life of termites, as their astonishing world of hierarchy and roles within their community is revealed in captivating detail. His years of unceasing work on the veld led Marais to formulate his theory that the termite nest is similar in every respect to the organism of an animal. He observed that the workers and soldiers resemble red and white blood cells, while the fungus gardens are the digestive organ. The q
Who reads The Soul Of The White Ant?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Eugene N. Marais
- Publisher
- METHUEN AND CO.
- Published
- 1939
- Language
- EN
- Category
- science
- Subjects
- Science, Stem
- Rating
- 4.34 / 5 (76 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-13