In a remarkable find, scientists have identified a new termite species named Cryptotermes mobydicki in the canopy of a South American rainforest, which strikingly resembles a tiny sperm whale. This discovery was made by an international research team led by Rudolf Scheffrahn, a professor at the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. The termite features an elongated head and concealed mandibles, leading researchers to initially believe it belonged to a new genus. This species brings the total number of known Cryptotermes species in South America to 16 and is closely related to other species found in the Neotropics, including Colombia, Trinidad, and the Dominican Republic. Notably, Cryptotermes mobydicki does not threaten Florida properties, as it is a drywood termite confined to its rainforest habitat, unlike invasive species that can damage structures in the southeastern United States. This discovery underscores the extensive biodiversity still to be documented in tropical ecosystems.