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Hybridization of two major termite invaders as a consequence of human activity. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2015
While hybridization of an invasive species with a native species is a common occurrence, hybridization between two invasive species is rare. Formosan subterranean termites (Coptotermes formosanus) and Asian subterranean termites (C.
Thomas Chouvenc, Ericka E Helmick, Nan-Yao Su   +2 more
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Metavirome Sequencing of the Termite Gut Reveals the Presence of an Unexplored Bacteriophage Community

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2018
The Formosan subterranean termite; Coptotermes formosanus is nutritionally dependent on the complex and diverse community of bacteria and protozoa in their gut.
Chinmay V. Tikhe, Claudia Husseneder
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Behavioral and Chemical Ecology of Formosan Subterranean Termites, Coptotermes Formosanus Shiraki. [PDF]

, 1995
Three colonies of Formosan subterranean termites collected from Lake Charles, Louisiana were not antagonistic towards each other, and three of five colonies collected from New Orleans, Louisiana also showed no aggression.
Chen, Jian, null null, Jian Chen
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Effects of soil moisture on tunneling, survivorship, and food consumption of the Formosan and eastern subterranean termites (Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae)

, 2023
Soil moisture is a critical environmental factor for the survival and behavior of subterranean termites (family Rhinotermitidae). The invasive Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki, and the native eastern subterranean termite ...
Qian Sun, Sun, Qian, Steven Richardson, Richardson, Steven   +3 more
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Terpene-lnduced Morphological Changes to Exoskeleton of Formosan Subterranean Termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae): Toxic Effects of cis-nerol [PDF]

, 2003
The terpenoid, cis-nerol was found to be highly toxic to the Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki. Morphological abnormalities were observed in the exoskeleton including the spiracles and trichoid sensilla using scanning electron
Henderson, Gregg, Ying, Xiao, Gregg Henderson, Zhu, Betty C.R., Huixin Fei, Zhu, B.C.R., Betty C. R. Zhu, Fei, H., Henderson, G., Fei, Huixin, Roger A. Laine, Laine, R.A., Laine, Roger A., Ying, X., Xiao Ying   +14 more
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Molecular characterization and expression variation of the odorant receptor co-receptor in the Formosan subterranean termite.

PLoS ONE, 2022
Subterranean termites live in underground colonies with a division of labor among castes (i.e., queens and kings, workers, and soldiers). The function of social colonies relies on sophisticated chemical communication.
Paula Castillo, Claudia Husseneder, Qian Sun   +2 more
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Effects of caste on the expression of genes associated with septic injury and xenobiotic exposure in the Formosan subterranean termite. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2014
As social insects, termites live in densely populated colonies with specialized castes under conditions conducive to microbial growth and transmission. Furthermore, termites are exposed to xenobiotics in soil and their lignocellulose diet.
Claudia Husseneder, Dawn M Simms
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The effect of amending soils with biochar on the microhabitat preferences of Coptotermes formosanus (Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae)

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2022
Biochar has attracted worldwide attention owing to its potential for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, improving soil properties, increasing plant growth and so on.
Yong Chen, Chongwen Zhao, Dandan Zhang, Shijun Zhang, Wenhui Zeng, Zhiqiang Li   +5 more
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Molting Process in the Formosan Subterranean Termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) [PDF]

Annals of the Entomological Society of America, 2013
Abstract This study describes the behavioral and histological changes that take place during ecdysis in the Formosan subterranean termite. The molting process was described in four distinct phases, starting with the peristaltic contraction of the abdomen to the complete shedding of the exuvium.
Lin Xing, Thomas Chouvenc, Nan-Yao Su
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Survival Rate, Food Consumption, and Tunneling of the Formosan Subterranean Termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) Feeding on Bt and non-Bt Maize

Sociobiology, 2014
Although several termite species were reported to be susceptible to some Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) subspecies, no research has been conduced to evaluate the possible non-target effect of genetically modified (GM) Bt crops on termites.
Bal Krishna Gautam
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