1. Many historians describe this concept as an offshoot of the poetry readings that took place at Cabaret Voltaire, but as the influence of Dada spread outward to Paris, the performance adapted to the styles and talents of those involved, whether it was spoken word, visual art, or an alternative.2. Despite its simplicity, the object remains one of his most famous works and is still the heralded as a breakthrough in the discipline.
3. In termites, as with all terrestrial insects, the physical transfer of respiratory gases between internal tissues and the atmosphere occurs directly, without the use of lungs or a closed circulatory system.
4. This anatomical feature in part dictates the configuration of termite mounds, which are carefully designed and constructed by the workers to regulate the humidity of the interior nests.
5. While the walls of carton protect the interior and prevent the mound from caving in, the freely draining mineral soils beyond the mound help control moisture levels during rainy periods, as poorly drained soils could create boggy conditions that would be toxic to the mound’s residents.