Tenuirostritermes tenuirostris
(Desneux, 1904)
Tenuirostritermes tenuirostris is a of higher in the Termitidae, Nasutitermitinae. Originally described as Termes tenuirostris by Desneux in 1904, it is currently accepted under the Tenuirostritermes. The species has been recorded in North America and Middle America based on distribution data. As a member of Nasutitermitinae, it belongs to a group commonly known as nasute termites, characterized by specialized defensive adaptations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tenuirostritermes tenuirostris: //ˌtɛ.njuˌɪr.ɒsˈtrɪ.tɜːr.miz ˌtɛ.njuˌɪr.ɒsˈtrɪs//
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Distribution
North America and Middle America. Specific locality records are sparse in available sources.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Termes tenuirostris by Desneux in 1904, later transferred to the Tenuirostritermes. The genus name refers to the slender or elongated rostrum characteristic of nasute termites.