The termite hindgut is variable in oxygen concentration, with distinct microbial niches maintained by patterns of microbial oxygen consumption.   entirely anoxic, preventing microbial colonization   entirely oxic because oxygen is needed for activity of the digestive enzymes   entirely oxic or entirely anoxic depending upon the diet of the termite.

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The termite hindgut is

variable in oxygen concentration, with distinct microbial niches maintained by patterns of microbial oxygen consumption.
 
entirely anoxic, preventing microbial colonization
 
entirely oxic because oxygen is needed for activity of the digestive enzymes
 
entirely oxic or entirely anoxic depending upon the diet of the termite.
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