Subterranean termite colonies count 1-1.5 million, drywood termite colonies 5-6 thousand. www.primetermite.com 800-205-6707
It is usually rare for ant and termite colonies to interact, but in situations where the two colonies come into contact it depends on the species, size, and type of the two insects. In many cases, though, the more aggressive ant species will consume the termite colony.
Isoptera
Termites typically have a diploid number of chromosomes that varies by species, but it generally ranges from 20 to 40 chromosomes. For example, the subterranean termite (Reticulitermes speratus) has 30 chromosomes. The specific number can differ significantly among the diverse species of termites.
about 9 thousand in each termite
Some species can spray a chemical out of their snout, such as nasute termites
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The purpose of the wings on a termite is for reproductive purposes. The wings allow the termites to swarm and mate, leading to the establishment of new colonies. After mating, the wings are shed, and the termites start building a new colony. This behavior is crucial for the termite's life cycle as it ensures the continuation of the species.
mutualism is when 2 organisms benefit from each other. the termite benefits from the Trychonympha because the Trychonympha breaks down the CELLULOSE in the wood that the termites eat, which helps the digestive system "clear out". The Trychonympha benefits from the termite because the Trychonympha gets CELLULASE from the termite, which is the thing in the Trychonympha that actually does the "breaking down" of the cellulose. Without eachother, they wouldn't be able to survive.
half a centimeter
2 antenna
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Reticulitermes flavipes.
Yes, the yellow pages has many listings for termite exterminators, though you may have to search for them under the alternate headings of "pest control" or "termite control."