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The importance of termites (Isoptera) for the recycling of herbivore dung in tropical ecosystems: a review

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Entomology, 2008
While the key role of termites in the decomposition of litter in the tropics has been acknowledged for a long time, much less information exists on their importance in the recycling of dung of primary consumers, especially herbivores.
Bernd P. FREYMANN   +3 more
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New species of termite Pericapritermes travancorensis sp. nov. (Isoptera: Termitidae: Termitinae) from India

open access: yesJournal of Threatened Taxa, 2018
A new species of Pericapritermes, P. travancorensis sp. nov. (Isoptera, Termitidae, Termitinae), is described from Kerala, India, based on the characters of the king, queen, imago, soldiers, and workers.
Jobin Mathew, Chinnu Ipe
doaj   +1 more source

Isoptera

open access: yes, 2008
ISOPTERA Key references: Scheffrahn et al. (1994), Constantino (1998). KALOTERMITIDAE Cryptotermes Banks, 1906 Cryptotermes brevis (Walker, 1853). Scheffrahn et al., 1994:219 Cryptotermes cavifrons Banks, 1906. Scheffrahn et al., 1994:219 Cryptotermes chasei Scheffrahn, 1993:501.
John B. Heppner   +17 more
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Diversity of adipokinetic hormones in termites (Isoptera)

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Entomology, 2016
In this study we report on the structural diversity of adipokinetic hormones (AKHs) in the evolutionarily oldest group of social insects, the termites (Isoptera).
Veronika JEDLIČKOVÁ   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluation of a Localized Treatment Technique Using Three Ready-to-Use Products Against the Drywood Termite Incisitermes snyderi (Kalotermitidae) in Naturally Infested Lumber

open access: yesInsects, 2012
Twenty-one boards infested with drywood termites were examined for activity using a TermatracÒ motion detector. Termite galleries were identified using a Resistograph drill and treated with one of three ready-to-use (RTU) products. Results indicated that
Brian T. Forschler, Robert Hickman
doaj   +1 more source

Ultrastructural study of tergal and posterior sternal glands in Prorhinotermes simplex (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae)

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Entomology, 2005
In Prorhinotermes simplex, tergal glands are present on the last three tergites (from the 8th to the 10th) in imagoes of both sexes. In addition, males possess posterior sternal glands of the same structure on sternites 8 and 9.
Jan ŠOBOTNÍK   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Phylogeny of Blattoidea (Dictyoptera: Blattodea) with a revised classification of Blattidae [PDF]

open access: yesArthropod Systematics & Phylogeny, 2022
Blattoidea are comprised of the major lineages Blattidae, Lamproblattidae, Tryonicidae, Anaplectidae, and Cryptocercidae + Isoptera. Despite a number of studies, no consensus exists regarding the relationships between these lineages.
Marie Djernæs, Jérôme Murienne
doaj   +3 more sources

Lepidoptera of New York and Neighboring States, Part 1 (1923). William T. M. Forbes. Los Angeles: Entomological Reprint Specialists, 1969. 729 pp. $17.50. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Excerpt: Entomological Reprint Specialists have done a fine service to the field of entomology and the study of Lepidoptera in particular by making the first volume of Forbes\u27 work on the Lepidoptera of the northeastern states generally available ...
Hodges, Ronald W.
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The complete mitochondrial genome of Pericapritermes nitobei (Isoptera: Termitidae)

open access: yesMitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2018
The complete circular mitochondrial genome of a higher termite Pericapritermes nitobei has a length of 15,224bp and encodes 37 genes including 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA (tRNA), 2 ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and a non-coding control region (
Yiyuan Liao   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

First Record of the Arid-Land Termite, \u3ci\u3eReticulitermes Tibialis\u3c/i\u3e Banks, in Wisconsin [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
During a survey of termites in Wisconsin, one colony was found from a different habitat than the remaining populations. This observation led to further genetic testing which resulted in a determination of Reticulitermes tibialis Banks.
Arango, Rachel A
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