Amitermes minimus
Light, 1932
Nearctic desert termite
Amitermes minimus is a small in the Termitidae, originally described by Light in 1932. It is known from North America and is referred to as the Nearctic desert termite in common usage. The species has been documented as a for ectoparasitic fungi, specifically a putative new species of Termitaria discovered during field collections in Guyana. This fungal association was notable for producing symmetrical paired on the surface of affected termites.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
North America
Host Associations
- Termitaria hexasporodochia - Putative new ; produces symmetrical paired on