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Amitermes wheeleri
Wheeler's desert termite
Amitermes wheeleri is a species of desert-dwelling termite in the family Termitidae, originally described as Termes wheeleri by Desneux in 1906. The species belongs to the genus Amitermes, a group of termites known for inhabiting arid and semi-arid environments. Specimens have been collected from tropical regions including Guyana, where individuals have been documented with ectoparasitic fungal infections. The genus Amitermes is notable for being a host to specialized fungal parasites in the genus Termitaria.