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A termite nest is also known as a termitary or termitarium (plural termitaria or termitariums). In earlier English, termites were known as "wood ants" or "white ants". [17] The modern term was first used in 1781.
Apr 19, 2020 · Isoptera (Termites) are well known both for their destruction of human property and for their construction of huge mounds or ‘termitaria’ – which allow them to have a great degree of control over the temperature and humidity of the environment they live in.
A termitarium is a termites' nest, also known as a termitary. Learn the etymology, first known use, and dictionary entries of this word from Merriam-Webster.
Feb 20, 2018 · Learn about termite biology, distribution, diversity, economic importance, and sustainable management. This chapter covers the ecology, behavior, and control of subterranean, dry-wood, and damp-wood termites.
Learn about termites, the social insects that live in nests called termitaria. Find out their characteristics, castes, diet, distribution and classification.
Jan 1, 2001 · Termitaria appears to be closely related to another cuticle-infecting parasite of termites, Mattirolella Colla. A new species of the latter, M. crustosa, is described here.
Termitaria are major sites of functional heterogeneity in tropical ecosystems, through their strong influence on soil characteristics, in particular soil physico-chemical properties and water status. These factors have important consequences on nutrient availability for plants, plant spatial distribution, and vegetation dynamics.
