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Ecological studies on the symbiosis of termitomyces heim with Nigerian macrotermitinae [PDF]

open access: yes, 1981
PhDThe relationship between termites of the sub-family Macrotermitinae and the symbiotic Basidiomycete fungus Termitomyces was investigated. Fieldwork was carried out on several termite species at Mokwa in the Southern Guinea savanna vegetation zone ...
Thomas, Rebecca Jane
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Caste differentiation in lower termites [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Social insects are prominent model organisms of evolutionary biology. Their castes are an example of phenotypic plasticity and differential gene expression produces strong differences among their traits.
Weil, Tobias
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Field Activity of Reticulitermes grassei (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) in Oak Forests of the Southern Iberian Peninsula

open access: yesSociobiology, 2014
This paper presents preliminary data on the field activity of Reticulitermes grassei Clément in oak forests of the southern Iberian Peninsula. Recent research has provided information on the nature and intensity of termite damage to cork oaks (Quercus ...
Ana M Cardenas   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Population Diversity of Odontotermes formosanus (Shiraki) (Termitidae, Macrotermitinae) from Different Geographic Locations in Anhui Province, China

open access: yesSociobiology, 2018
Genetic differentiation, genetic exchange, and influence of natural geographic barrier on the genetic structure of 20 geo-populations of Odontotermes formosanus sampled from different regions in Anhui province, China were detected using ISSR.
Yun Qiu Yang   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Studies in the Liocranidae (Araneae): revision of Andromma Simon, 1893

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Taxonomy, 2022
The genus Andromma Simon, 1893 is revised. The type species A. aethiopicum Simon, 1893 (♂♀) and the other three known species, A. anochetorum Simon, 1909 (♂), A. bouvieri Fage, 1936 (♀) and A. raffrayi Simon, 1899 (♂♀), are redescribed. The types of the
Rudy Jocqué, Jan Bosselaers
doaj   +1 more source

DIVERSITY OF SUBTERRANEAN TERMITES (BLATTODEA: TERMITOIDEA) ON VARIOUS TYPES HABITAT AROUND IPB UNIVERSITY CAMPUS, BOGOR, INDONESIA

open access: yesJurnal Hama dan Penyakit Tumbuhan Tropika, 2019
Termites are social insects that play an important role in ecosystem. Habitat is a crucial factors determining diversity of termites. IPB University campus has quite diverse habitat types. In this research, we study the diversity and abundance of termite
Nadzirum Mubin   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Wireless System for Monitoring Termite Activity Using Electromagnetic Induction with Non-Looping Method

open access: yesApplied Sciences, 2023
Termites can cause severe economic damage in households, reservoirs, agriculture, and forests. Monitoring termite activity plays an important role in integrated termite management.
Zheng Fang   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Indigenous technologies for the management of termites in Tamil Nadu

open access: yesThe Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2019
Termites, one of the most polyphagous pests are destructive creatures of all cultivated crop plants throughout the world. An extensive survey was carried out in 10 districts of Tamil Nadu, India to document the Indigenous Technologies (ITKs) followed by ...
RANJITH M, MANOHARAN T, BAJYA D R
doaj   +1 more source

Vitality of mycobionts and photobionts after passing through the digestive tract of Constrictotermes cyphergaster (Isoptera) workers [PDF]

open access: yesBrazilian Journal of Biology, 2023
Termites are among the insects that consume lichens and may be potential dispersers of these symbionts. This study evaluated the vitality of photobionts and mycobionts after passing through the digestive tract of Constrictotermes cyphergaster.
A. M. Barbosa-Silva   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Potential for nitrogen fixation in fungus-growing termite symbioses

open access: yesFrontiers in Microbiology, 2016
Termites host a gut microbiota of diverse and essential symbionts that enable specialization on dead plant material; an abundant, but nutritionally imbalanced food source.
Panagiotis Sapountzis   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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