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______ pose the least problem as pests, occurring mainly in dead, damp, and rotting logs : Dampwood Termites Because termites rely on soil moisture, they are generally more prevalent and able to survive in ____ : sandy soils Termites have ___ and ___ in their hindgut that allow them to digest cellulose : Protozoa and bacteria The three forms (or castes) of termites are: : Workers (pseudergates) Soldiers Reproductives 2 | P a g e ___ are by far the most numerous members of a colony : Workers ____ are creamy white, wingless, eyeless, and soft-bodied, with chewing mouth-parts : workers 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 The three types of reproductive termites are: 3 | P a g e : Primary (alate) Secondary