Microhabitat-specificity of the hindgut microbiota in higher termites [PDF]
, 2013 Termites are a group of eusocial insects in the superorder Dietyaptera, believed to have evolved from a lineage of ancient cockroach-like ancestors 150 million years ago.
Mikaelyan, Aram
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Overview of the Morphology of Neotropical Termite Workers: History and Practice [PDF]
, 2019 This contribution deals with the worker caste of the Neotropical termite fauna. It is a compilation of present knowledge about the morphology of pseudergates and workers, including the literature discussing the origin and evolution of this caste, the ...
Cancello, Eliana Marques +6 more
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Sociobiology, 2016 Social bees make use of natural or animal-built structures to protect their colonies from environmental stressors. Here, particularly attractive shelters are active termite nests because they provide a stable climatic environment for inquilines.
Thiago Felipe Fonseca Nunes de Oliveira +2 more
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Revision of Diagnostic Morphological Characters in Three Puerto Rican Species of the Termite Genus Heterotermes (Dictyoptera: Rhinotermitidae) [PDF]
, 2017 Termites of the genus Heterotermes Froggatt (Rhinotermitidae: Heterotermitinae) are pantropical subterranean wood-feeders capable of causing significant structural damage.
Griebenow, Zachary
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Diversité et activités des termites terricoles dans le jardin botanique Stanislas Lisowski de la Faculté des Sciences de l’Université de Kisangani, République Démocratique du Congo [PDF]
Les termites sont l'une des composantes les plus importantes de la macrofaune des sols africain. Considérés comme les ingénieurs de l'écosystème, ils construisent des monticules remarquables appelées termitières dans les écosystèmes naturels.
Diaz, Lionge Mongenzo +5 more
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Termites of Agropark, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Jeli Campus: Diversity and Pest Composition [PDF]
, 2017 Termites play important roles in the ecosystem as detritivores and soil engineers. However, alterations of the forest could change the diversity and abundance of termites. The Agropark at Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK), Jeli Campus is an agricultural
Arumugam, Nivaarani +1 more
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Contribution des termites à la microagrégation des sols tropicaux [PDF]
, 1986 Etude minéralogique et structurale de microagrégats fabriqués par les termites.
Eschenbrenner, Vincent
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Isolation, Identification and In-Vitro Fermentation Activity of Cellulolytic Bacteria from the Gut of Termites [PDF]
, 2008 Termites are known for their ability to digest high lignocellulolytic compounds, such as wood and fiber materials. Ruminants with the aid of their microorganisms are able to digest fiber materials, however the percentage of digestion is not so high ...
Ramin, Mohammad
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Archaeal diversity and community structure in the compartmented gut of highert termites [PDF]
, 2013 Phylogenetically higher termites emit higher amounts of methane than lower termites, but the reason for this phenomenon has not been clear. Our comparative study based on 16S rRNA gene sequencing and qPCR analysis of archaeal communities in the guts of ...
Nonoh, James Oluoch Makombok
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Agricultura Tropica et SubtropicaTermites are widely dispersed throughout the tropics and attain the highest diversity and abundance in the rainforests of Africa. Understanding their diversity in areas with human activities can provide insights into the local biodiversity and health of ...
Adeoye Abubakar Abdullahi +2 more
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