Rhinotermitidae
- Pronunciation
- /rin-oh-ter-MIH-tih-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Rhinotermitid
- Plural
- Rhinotermitids
Definition
A family of termites (order Blattodea, formerly Isoptera) also known as lower subterranean termites.
Etymology
From Greek 'rhino' meaning 'nose' and 'termes' meaning 'woodworm'.
Example
Rhinotermitidae are important decomposers in ecosystems.