Where do termites live in the ground and how do they survive in that environment?

Termites live in underground colonies and survive by building intricate tunnels and chambers to protect themselves from predators and maintain a stable environment. They feed on wood and other plant materials, which they break down with the help of symbiotic microorganisms in their guts. This allows them to extract nutrients from the cellulose in the wood, enabling them to thrive in their underground habitat.