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Nitrogen content of the exuviae of Coptotermes gestroi (Wasmann) (Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae). [PDF]
Subterranean termites are hemimetabolous social insects where most of the individuals in a colony molt on a regular basis until they die. Nitrogen is a limiting growth factor in wood-feeding insects, such as termites. Because the exuviae of molting termites are consumed by nestmates, it is possible that exuviae represent a potential source of nitrogen ...
Tong RL +3 more
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Trail communication regulated by two trail pheromone : components in the fungus-growing termite Odontotermes formosanus (Shiraki) [PDF]
The eusocial termites are well accomplished in chemical communication, but how they achieve the communication using trace amount of no more than two pheromone components is mostly unknown.
Ji, B.Z., Sillam-Dussès, David, Wen, P.
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Survey and Identification of Termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) in Indiana [PDF]
Abstract In total, 289 termite samples were collected from 45 counties in Indiana during 2002– 2004. Approximately 89% of the collection sites were associated with artificial structures, and almost half of the samples were from inside homes. The rest of the samples were from forested areas.
Changlu Wang +6 more
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Published as part of Guo, Mingxia, Xing, Lida, Wang, Bo, Zhang, Weiwei, Wang, Shuo, Shi, Aimin & Bai, Ming, 2017, A catalogue of Burmite inclusions, pp. 249-379 in Zoological Systematics 42 (3) on page 288, DOI: 10.11865/zs.201715, http://zenodo.org/record ...
Guo, Mingxia +6 more
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This study was performed with the aim of determining the “natural” wood preferences of subterranean termites (Isoptera) in a field feeding experiment, giving a choice between a control (Pinus sp.) and test woods: three species of Eucalyptus.
Regina Célia Gonçalves Peralta +3 more
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Biodeterioration of the Wooden Roof of the Phnom Penh National Museum [PDF]
Within the framework of a training program in Cambodia, during a visit to the National Museum in Phnom Penh, the most important in the Kingdom of Cambodia, the authors noted the presence of some signs of a termite attack in the secondary elements of the ...
Liotta Giovanni, Megna Bartolomeo
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Diverse Rhinotermitidae and Termitidae (Isoptera) in Dominican Amber [PDF]
Abstract The most diverse and best-preserved paleofauna of the higher termites heretofore known, all found in Miocene amber of the Dominican Republic, is described. The imago of Coptotermes priscus Emerson is redescribed, and the soldier of C. priscus, the first known fossil soldier of this genus, is described.
Krishna, Kumar, Grimaldi, David
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Las termitas (Isoptera) son insectos sociales que ocasionan daños en muchos cultivos de interés económico. Teniendo en cuenta la importancia del cultivo de mango en la economía de los agricultores del departamento del Magdalena y la expansión de este ...
Hafid Y. Hurtado +2 more
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Abstract We describe Pseudotermitoecia kungarakan Zilberman & Moreno, sp. nov., a new species of the termitophilous rove beetle genus Pseudotermitoecia Kistner, 1985 (Termitusini: Termitospectrina) from Australia. This discovery expands the known diversity of the genus, previously represented solely by Pseudotermitoecia kakaduensis Kistner, 1985 ...
Bruno Zilberman +2 more
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Potential Use of Botanical Termiticide [PDF]
Termite is one of the most dangerous wood destroying insects and life crop plantations. Termites are commonly controlled using synthetic chemicals which can cause environmental hazzards.
ISMANTO, A. (AGUS) +1 more
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