Hodotermitidae

Pronunciation
/hoh-doe-ter-MIT-idae/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Hodotermitidae
Plural
Hodotermitidae

Definition

A family of termites known for their burrowing habits and social structure, including species often called harvester termites.

Etymology

From Greek 'hodos' meaning 'path' and 'termes' meaning 'woodworm', indicating their habit of foraging in straight paths and their association with wood.

Example

Hodotermitidae termites play an essential role in their ecosystems through their activity as decomposers.

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