The Toughest Termite Species In The World

The Toughest Termite Species In The World

It may be difficult for insect experts to pinpoint which termite species is the most adept at survival, but there are certainly a few notable contenders. Some termite species are isolated to single regions of the world. Like many animals, not all termite species are...
New Discoveries in Termite Guts

New Discoveries in Termite Guts

Although the recent finding of new digestive gut microbes in termites may not sound too exciting, these microbes help termites break down the most durable components in wood, which is an ability that virtually no other animal on the planet is capable. The three new...
Invasive West Indian Drywood Termite Species

Invasive West Indian Drywood Termite Species

There are a few obscure termite species that inhabit Florida and the Gulf Coast. The most well known of these southeastern dwelling termites is referred to as the Formosan subterranean termite. There are also other termites in this region that have arrived more...