The grasslands of the Namib Desert in Africa are pock-marked with patches where vegetation just won't grow. Dubbed "fairy circles," these strange structures have sparked debate for years about how they form, with theories ranging from plants competing for limited water, to termite colonies clearing their territories. Now, scientists at Princeton have put forward a new explanation: it's actually both of those ideas, working in unison.
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