Termitidae (Noun)
Meaning
Termites.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The order Isoptera includes over 2,600 species within the Termitidae and related families that can cause enormous structural damage to buildings.
- Several families comprise the termite species complex but the Termitidae itself encompasses the majority of studied termite species worldwide.
- Scientists have identified the Termitidae as one of the most diverse and successful groups of social insects on the planet.
- Researchers believe the highly developed communication skills in the Termitidae play a crucial role in allowing colonies to thrive and prosper in different environments.
- Termites in the Termitidae display extremely advanced social behavior given their evolutionary age, with different castes serving unique functions within colonies.