In debate over origin of fairy circles, both sides might be right
Weirdly regular bald spots in dry grasslands may arise from both plant and termite competitions
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WHODUNIT Called fairy circles, the mysterious patches of bare soil in the Namib Desert may form thanks to a mix of fighting termites and competing plants, scientists propose.
Jen Guyton