Termitarium
- Pronunciation
- /ter-MI-tee-AR-ee-um/
- Category
- Habitat
- Singular
- Termitarium
- Plural
- Termitaria
Definition
A nest or dwelling place of termites.
Etymology
From Latin 'termes', meaning 'termite', and 'arium', meaning 'a place'.
Example
The termitarium was constructed from wood, mud, and other organic materials.
Related Terms
- Termites
- Nest
- Social insects