Amitermitinae
Kemner, 1934
Amitermes-group Termites
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2- Amitermes
- Gnathamitermes(Long-jawed Desert Termites)
Amitermitinae is a of higher termites ( Termitidae) comprising 14 and approximately 194 . The subfamily was revived as a valid by Hellemans et al. (2024) following previous synonymization with Termitinae by some authorities. Members exhibit tropical distribution and diverse feeding strategies.
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Distribution
across all tropical biogeographic realms. First record of Microcerotermes from the continental United States has been documented.
Diet
Feeding strategies vary among : some consume substrate from mounds and soil, while others feed on grasses and wood via soil-wood interface feeding.
Similar Taxa
- TermitinaePreviously considered synonymous with Amitermitinae by some authorities including ITIS; differentiation requires molecular phylogenetic analysis as revived by Hellemans et al. (2024)
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Taxonomic instability
Classification of Amitermitinae has been disputed, with treatments varying between recognition as distinct or synonymy with Termitinae. Recent molecular phylogenetic work by Hellemans et al. (2024) supports its revival as a valid .