Termes (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Termitidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The termes genus is made up of over forty species that have previously been transferred to or from other termite genera.
- The genus termes is made up of various species, such as Hodotermitidae and Mastotermitidae which have previously been grouped as lower termites.
- Within termes, some species can live for several years in colonies before reaching reproductive maturity and finally leaving the maternal colony.
- Habitat types for certain termes genus species ranges from dry to wet savannas.
- Species in the termes genus interact with the soil environment where they are present by breaking down organic matter and by helping to turn the soil thereby increasing soil fertility.