Termites are indirect beneficiaries of solar energy as they obtain their energy from consuming plant material. Plants, through the process of photosynthesis, convert sunlight into chemical energy in the form of carbohydrates. When termites consume wood or other plant material, they break down these carbohydrates through the action of microorganisms in their digestive systems, which allows them to obtain energy. Therefore, termites indirectly derive their energy from the sun, but they do not directly harness or utilize solar energy.
