- Termite
7.jpg image width 200px image caption Formosan subterranean termite soldiers red colored heads and workers .... Social organization Reproductives Image Termite queen.jpg left thumb Preserved specimen of fertile termite queen, showing distended abdomen. The rest of its body is the same size as that of a worker .... Workers Image Workertermite1.jpg 350px right thumb Worker termite Worker termites undertake the labors ... likely to be found in infested wood. This is achieved in one of two ways. In all termite families .... However, in the Termitidae, which account for approximately 60 percent of all termite species, the flagellates ... the microbial and termite parts of their digestion is still rudimentary. What is true in all termite ... to another. Some termite species do not have a true worker caste, instead relying on nymphs that perform the same work without moulting into a separate caste. Soldiers Image Macro Termite Soldier.jpg right thumb 175px A picture of a soldier termite Macrotermitinae with an enlarged jaw in the Okavango ... s globular phragmotic head can be used to block their narrow tunnels. Termite soldiers are usually ... methods that effectively block narrow termite tunnels against ant entry. A tunnel blocking soldier ... other than wings and soldier specializations . Some species of termite have dimorphic dn soldiers ... that neither build mounds nor appear to maintain complex nest structures. Some termite ... Cryptocercus . Some species of termite practice fungiculture . They maintain a garden of specialized ... smaller insects in a last resort environment. Nests File Termite nest Tulum Mexico.jpg thumb An arboreal termite nest in Mexico Termite workers build and maintain nests to house their colony. These are elaborate ... need to be careful of tree stumps that have not been dug up. These are prime candidates for termite ... beams. Mounds termite mounds in Ant hill article links here Image TermiteMound.jpg thumb right A termite ... 20meridionalis&ct null Termite. Encyclop dia Britannica Online Library Edition. Retrieved 19 November ... more details
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- Termite (disambiguation)
wiktionary termite A termite is an insect. Termite may also refer to Beatnik Termites a Cleveland, Ohio power pop band Rogue Wave Company TERMiTE terminal emulator a terminal emulator from Pixel Innovations Termites from Mars an animated cartoon The Termites a psychobilly 5 piece from Scotland A nickname for the participants in Lewis Terman s study of gifted children. See also Termit disambiguation Thermite disambig ... more details
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- File:Termite Magnetic DSC03613.jpg
Summary Photo taken and supplied by Brian Voon Yee Yap. Magnetic Termite Termite Mounds in Litchfield National Park in the Northern Territory , Australia . Licensing GFDL self with disclaimers migration relicense ... more details
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- File:Kennedy termite mound.jpg
Summary A large termite mound on the Kennedy Highway Licensing PD self date July 2007 ... more details
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- Termite-leu RNA motif
File Termite leu RNA.svg right frame Consensus secondary structure of Termite leu RNAs. This figure is adapted from a previous publication. ref name Weinberg2010 The Termite leu RNA motif is a conserved RNA structure discovered by bioinformatics . ref name Weinberg2010 cite journal author Weinberg Z, Wang JX, Bogue J, et al. title Comparative genomics reveals 104 candidate structured RNAs from bacteria, archaea and their metagenomes journal Genome Biol volume 11 issue 3 pages R31 year 2010 month March pmid 20230605 doi 10.1186 gb 2010 11 3 r31 url pmc 2864571 ref It is found only in DNA sequences extracted from uncultivated bacteria living in termite hindgut s, and has not yet been detected in any known cultivated organism. In many cases, Termite leu RNAs are found in the likely 5 untranslated region s of multive genes related to the synthesis of the amino acid leucine . However, in several cases it is not found in this type of location. Therefore, it was considered ambiguous as to whether Termite leu RNAs constitute cis regulatory element s. References references Category Cis regulatory RNA elements Category Non coding RNA molecular cell biology stub ... more details
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- Eastern subterranean termite
Taxobox image K8085 6.jpg regnum Animal ia phylum Arthropod a classis Insect a ordo Termite Isoptera ... authority Kollar , 1837 Reticulitermes flavipes, the eastern subterranean termite is the most common termite found in North America . ref name PCF cite web url http pestcontrol.basf.us reference ... as 5 million workers and the Termite Reproductives queen of the Colony biology colony lays 5,000 to 10,000 ... termite is the most widely distributed termite found in the eastern United States. R. flavipes ... Texas . ref name termite Other termites found there are the dark southeastern subterranean termite Reticulitermes virginicus and the light southereastern subterranean termite Reticulitermes hageni ... web url http ohioline.osu.edu hyg fact 2000 2092.html title Termite Control accessdate February 20 ... ants. ref name termite cite web url http www.termite.com termites eastern subterranean termite.html ..., and a newly hatched termite can develop into any of a number of castes. At first, it becomes a worker termite and is most likely to remain one for its entire lifespan. Molting can change the worker ... central nest area exists. Therefore all termite castes can be found in any of the different ... States on termite control. ref cite web url http entomology.ifas.ufl.edu creatures urban termites ... often goes unnoticed for lengthy periods of time. A termite infested timber will appear structurally ..., and the structural timbers are the areas of a building most susceptible to termite damage. The Eastern subterranean termite is considered a serious economic timber pest and it is estimated that in high activity areas more than 1 in 5 homes have been or will be attacked. ref name termite Termite control ..., electrocution and microwave irradiation . ref cite web url http www.utoronto.ca forest termite ... www.utoronto.ca forest termite termite.htm Biology of Subterranean Termites in the Eastern United States http ohioline.osu.edu b1209 index.html Eastern Subterranean Termite Penn State Entomology Department ... more details
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- Termite-flg RNA motif
File Termite flg RNA.svg right frame Consensus secondary structure of Termite flg RNAs. This figure is adapted from a previous publication. ref name Weinberg2009 ref name Weinberg2010 The Termite flg RNA motif also called tg flg is a conserved RNA structure identified by bioinformatics . ref name Weinberg2009 cite journal author Weinberg Z, Perreault J, Meyer MM, Breaker RR title Exceptional structured noncoding RNAs revealed by bacterial metagenome analysis journal Nature volume 462 issue 7273 pages 656 9 year 2009 month December pmid 19956260 doi 10.1038 nature08586 url ref ref name Weinberg2010 cite journal author Weinberg Z, Wang JX, Bogue J, et al. title Comparative genomics reveals 104 candidate structured RNAs from bacteria, archaea and their metagenomes journal Genome Biol volume 11 issue 3 pages R31 year 2010 month March pmid 20230605 doi 10.1186 gb 2010 11 3 r31 url pmc 2864571 ref Genome Genomic sequences corresponding to Termite flg RNAs have been identified only in uncultivated bacteria present in the termite hindgut . As of 2010 it has not been identified in the DNA of any cultivated species, and is thus an example of RNAs present in environmental samples . Termite flg RNAs are consistently located in what is presumed to be the 5 untranslated region s of gene s that encode protein s whose functions relate to flagella . The RNAs are hypothesized to regulate these genes in an unknown mechanism. References references Category Cis regulatory RNA elements molecular cell biology stub ... more details
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- Formosan subterranean termite
Taxobox name Formosan subterranean termite image Coptotermes formosanus shiraki USGov k8204 7.jpg regnum Animal ia phylum Arthropod a classis Insect a ordo Isoptera familia Rhinotermitidae genus Coptotermes species C. formosanus binomial Coptotermes formosanus binomial authority Shiraki, 1909 The Formosan subterranean termite Coptotermes formosanus is an invasive species of termite . It has been transported worldwide from its native range in southern China to Taiwan Formosa Taiwan , where it gets its name and Japan . In the 20th century it became established in South Africa , Hawaii and in the Contiguous United States continental United States . The Formosan subterranean termite is often nicknamed the super termite because of its destructive habits. This is because of the large size of its Colony biology colonies , and the termites ability to consume wood at a rapid rate. A single colony ... termite species that forage up to 300 feet 100 m in soil. A mature ref http www.pestcontrolfacts.org ... to property resulting in large treatment and repair costs. The Formosan subterranean termite acquired ... of the subterranean termite consists of anything that contains wood fiber homes, building, live ... termites, the Formosan termite feeds on wood and other materials that contain cellulose , such as paper and cardboard. Bacteria and other single celled organisms live in the termite digestive system ... references External links http www.utoronto.ca forest termite taxon.htm Taxonomy of termites http ... entomology.ifas.ufl.edu creatures urban termites formosan termite.htm Formosan subterranean termite ... 2008 07 termite treatment options.html Termite Treatment Options http www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov animals fst.shtml Species Profile Formosan Subterranean Termite Coptotermes formosanus ... . Lists general information and resources for Formosan Subterranean Termite. DEFAULTSORT Formosan Subterranean Termite Category Termites Category Invasive animal species Category Animals described in 1909 ... more details
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- File:Macro Termite Soldier.jpg
Summary Information Description A picture of a soldier termite Macrotermitinae in the Okavango Delta. Source I User Discott Discott User talk Discott talk created this work entirely by myself. Date 19 09, 7 December 2010 UTC Author User Discott Discott User talk Discott talk other versions Licensing self cc by sa 3.0 GFDL migration redundant ... more details
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- Termite pre-treatment
How to date September 2009 nointroduction date February 2010 What are Termite Pre Treatments? Pre treatment is a term for termiticide that is applied to the soil. This page relates principally to the Continental USA as other parts of the world including Hawaii often have less toxic approaches to termite management. It refers to the use of toxins applied to the soil as a means of blocking concealed access to a structure by subterranean termites not drywood termities Most new structures in United States ... into the soil under and around building being constructed are what is meant by termite treatments ... and proper construction are other methods of preventing termite infestation. A termite pre treat ... the applicator considers this appropriate. The cost of termite pre treatments have risen significantly ... that sits flat on the ground, typically on a concrete slab. A termite technician will measure ... blocks. These are an ideal way to attract termites as the hollows allow for easy termite access ... easier during construction than after. The termite pre treat of a basement seeks to create a continuous ... concrete and the termite entry points then reduced to just the joints which can be blocked with a termite ... Is Termite Pre treatment Worth The Cost? Competently treated structures are expected to resist termites ... risk areas can be properly identified. Termite Pre treatments and New Additions Structures All new ... affected. Termite Pre treatment Recommendations blockquote 1 Make sure the company performing the work is competent, licensed, insured and bonded. blockquote blockquote 2 The builder and termite manager ... Termite Guidelines 2 url http www.ces.ncsu.edu depts ent notes Urban termites wells.htm accessdate 2008 ... Helter Shelter 2007 04 05 It s Termite Time index.shtml Nashville Scene Its Termite Time http www.saiglobal.com shop Script Details.asp?DocN AS990334637940 AS 3660.1 2000 Termite management New building work DEFAULTSORT Termite Pre Treatment Category Termites Pretreatment Category Building defects ... more details
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- File:Desert termite (user).jpg
Summary Desert termite. Licensing PD self date September 2007 ... more details
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- File:Termite mound inspiration for insulation.jpg
Move to Commons Summary Information Description picture of termite and termite mound as example of insulation and internal climate control of housing, and how people can use similar natural techniques to create efficient climate control in their own dwellings Source self made Date 19.9.09 Location melbourne at time of painting and uploading Author April Sampson Kelly at PermacultureVisions.com Permission other versions Licensing self GFDL cc by 3.0 ... more details
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- File:Termite cathedral mound decomposing.jpg
Photograph of a cathedral mound decomposing after the death of its termite colony inhabitants, as taken on 25 July 2002 by Dustin M. Ramsey. The surrounding tropical savanna has been blackened by the annual bushfire s that burn across Kakadu National Park every winter. CopyrightedFreeUseProvidedThat the photographer is credited. ... more details
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- File:Termite Mound on Cape York.jpg
Summary Description A series of termite mounds formed from the old wooden poles of the telegraph line, Cape York, Australia. br Source Image taken by Dale Eaton User DAEaton using a Canon FTb with 50mm lens br Date 1983 br Location Telegraph Road, Cape York Peninsula, Far North Queensland, Australia br Permission Released under the GFDL and Creative Commons licenses shown below by Dale Eaton br Other versions of this file No Licensing self2 GFDL with disclaimers cc by 2.5 migration relicense ... more details
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- File:Termite damaged wood.jpg
The result of an infestation is an expensive repair to the building structure. Photographer William Rafti of the William Rafti Institute Attribution ... more details
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- File:Nt-termite-mound.jpg
Summary Information Description Source Drawing by Bill Bradley.AKA builderbill User Billbeee billbeee User talk Billbeee talk 19 44, 9 July 2009 UTC Date Author Permission Feel free to use it, either credit me as the creator or use it as is with my signature intact. You can contact me through my website http www.builderbill diy help.com if you would like more photos of the same subject or higher definition. other versions Attribution Bill Bradley.AKA builderbill ... more details
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- File:Termite-flg-RNA.svg
Summary Adapted from figures I created for this paper cite journal author Weinberg Z, Wang JX, Bogue J, et al. title Comparative genomics reveals 104 candidate structured RNAs from bacteria, archaea and their metagenomes journal Genome Biol volume 11 issue 3 pages R31 year 2010 month March pmid 20230605 doi 10.1186 gb 2010 11 3 r31 url pmc 2864571 http genomebiology.com 2010 11 3 R31 . The journal distributes the article under a license identical to the Creative Commons Attribution License http www.biomedcentral.com info about copyright . That figure was, in turn, derived from supplementary data associated with a different paper cite journal author Weinberg Z, Perreault J, Meyer MM, Breaker RR title Exceptional structured noncoding RNAs revealed by bacterial metagenome analysis journal Nature volume 462 issue 7273 pages 656 9 year 2009 month December pmid 19956260 doi 10.1038 nature08586 url http www.nature.com nature journal v462 n7273 suppinfo nature08586.html . Authors retain control over supplementary data in this latter journal. Licensing self cc by 3.0 ... more details
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- File:Termite-leu-RNA.svg
Summary Adapted from figures I created for this paper cite journal author Weinberg Z, Wang JX, Bogue J, et al. title Comparative genomics reveals 104 candidate structured RNAs from bacteria, archaea and their metagenomes journal Genome Biol volume 11 issue 3 pages R31 year 2010 month March pmid 20230605 doi 10.1186 gb 2010 11 3 r31 url pmc 2864571 http genomebiology.com 2010 11 3 R31 . The journal distributes the article under a license identical to the Creative Commons Attribution License http www.biomedcentral.com info about copyright . Licensing self cc by 3.0 ... more details
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- Sentricon
environment.htm Sentricon Termite Colony Elimination System http www.sentricon.com Sentricon System ... about Termite Control Methods Category 1995 introductions Category Dow Chemical Company Category Insecticides ... more details
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- Nasutitermes
Italic title Taxobox name Nasutitermes regnum Animal ia phylum Arthropod a classis Insect a ordo Termite Isoptera familia Termitidae genus Nasutitermes genus authority Nasutitermes is a genus of termite s. It consists of the following species Nasutitermes bikpelanus Nasutitermes corniger Nasutitermes ephratae Nasutitermes exitiosus Nasutitermes magnus Nasutitermes matangensiformis Nasutitermes matangensis Nasutitermes nigriceps Nasutitermes novarumhebridarum Nasutitermes pinocchio Nasutitermes polygynus Nasutitermes princeps Nasutitermes takasagoensis Nasutitermes triodiae Nasutitermes walkeri Reference http www.nature.com nature journal v450 n7169 extref nature06269 s1.pdf Metagenomic and functional analysis of hindgut microbiota of a wood feeding higher termite Nature 450, 560 565 22 November 2007 Category Termites insect stub ... more details
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- Kalotermitidae
Taxobox name Kalotermitidae image Cryptotermes brevis.jpg image caption Cryptotermes brevis regnum Animal ia phylum Arthropod a classis Insect a ordo Termite Isoptera familia Kalotermitidae familia authority Banks, 1919 subdivision ranks Genus subdivision see text Kalotermitidae is a family of termite s. Kalotermitidae include 22 genera and 419 species. Genera Calcaritermes Cryptotermes Glyptotermes Incisitermes Kalotermes Marginitermes Neotermes Paraneotermes Procryptotermes Pterotermes External links http www.parasitesandvectors.com content 2 1 12 Description of an early Cretaceous termite Isoptera Kalotermitidae and its associated intestinal protozoa, with comments on their co evolution . Category Termites Insect stub no Kalotermitidae ru Kalotermitidae ... more details
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- File:O.smaragdina6.jpg
Summary Information Description Weaver ants hunting a termite Source self made Date July 3, 2007 Author Tuan Cao other versions Licensing self cc by sa 3.0 GFDL ... more details
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- File:Milletia grandis termites.jpg
Information Description Millettia grandis stem showing termite damage Source self made Date created 21. Apr. 2010 Author Purves, M. Permission self author Purves, M GFDL cc by sa 3.0 ... more details
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- Calcaritermes
unreferenced date March 2011 Taxobox name Calcaritermes image image caption regnum Animal ia phylum Arthropod a classis Insect a ordo Termite Isoptera familia Kalotermitidae genus Calcaritermes subdivision ranks Species subdivision see text Calcaritermes is a genus of termite s in the Kalotermitidae family. Species Calcaritermes colei small Krishna, 1962 small Calcaritermes nearcticus small Snyder, 1933 small Calcaritermes parvinotus small Light, 1933 small References Category Termites ... more details
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- Heuweltjie
Orphan date February 2009 Heuweltjies are fossil termite mound s occurring widely in the south western Cape of South Africa . Heuweltjies can sometimes be recognised as large mounds above or near the surface of the landscape. There are two conflicting interpretations as to the origins of heuweltjies, the one view maintaining that heuweltjies were built by the harvester termite Microhodotermes viator while other researchers maintain that heuweltjies were built by a now possibly extinct termite species. ref Midgley, J. J. et al. Heuweltjie age and vegetation change based on sup 13 sup C and sup 14 sup C analyses. ref The earliest radiocarbon dates on heuweltjies date to about 30,000 B.P. References references Category Fossils ... more details
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