5. Symbiotic Mites
Termites and some types of mites living in their nests have an interesting link.These small arachnids have developed to be permanent occupants in termite nests, where they serve their hosts in several ways.While certain mite species consume dead termites and other organic waste aid to maintain the general hygiene of the nest, others help keep the colony clean by feeding on hazardous fungus and bacteria.While the termites get useful cleaning services that help stop the spread of diseases within their heavily inhabited colonies, the mites profit from a steady habitat and continuous food source.Many of these mite species are now so specialized that they exclusively exist in termite nests.