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, ______ pose the least problem as pests, occurring mainly in Dampwood Termites
dead, damp, and rotting logs
Because termites rely on soil moisture, they are generally sandy soils
more prevalent and able to survive in ____
Termites have ___ and ___ in their hindgut that allow them to Protozoa and bacteria
digest cellulose
The three forms (or castes) of termites are: Workers (pseudergates)
Soldiers
Reproductives
___ are by far the most numerous members of a colony Workers
____ are creamy white, wingless, eyeless, and soft-bodied, with workers
chewing mouth-parts
Workers are sometimes mistaken for: White ants
Workers mature within ___ and may live for ___ A few months
2-3 years
___ to ___ % of a colony's population are ___ 1-3%
Soldiers
Soldier termites can be distinguished by what characteristics? Greatly enlarged reddish-brown heads
sword-like mandibles