Bare circular patches may be linked to spinifex termites rather than just plants competing for water as scientists had concluded
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Indigenous knowledge may have helped solve the scientific mystery of how polka-dot “fairy circles” occur in Australian deserts.
The bare circular patches were first recorded by scientists in Africa in the 1970s, sparking a global debate about the phenomenon.
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Continue reading…Bare circular patches may be linked to spinifex termites rather than just plants competing for water as scientists had concludedFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastIndigenous knowledge may have helped solve the scientific mystery of how polka-dot “fairy circles” occur in Australian deserts.The bare circular patches were first recorded by scientists in Africa in the 1970s, sparking a global debate about the phenomenon.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…