WebDescription. In more detail than has previously been available, this book comprehensively covers all the various mechanisms of caste differentiation in social insects. For the first time the most recent information regarding mechanisms of caste differentiation in higher termites has been compiled in a well illustrated volume, together with ... WebTermites are a large and diverse group, comprising roughly 281 genera and over 2600 described species. At present, seven families and 14 subfamilies are recognized. A large majority (ca. 85%) of known genera are included in one family, Termitidae. The present classification, as used since 1972, has been moderately stable but suffers from a lack ...

On the elevated intestinal pH of higher termites (Isoptera: Termitidae ...

Web15 de abr. de 2014 · There is a distinction between lower termites and higher termites, mentioned throughout many studies of termite guts. Lower termites have many species of bacteria along with protozoa, while higher … WebAbstract. Clark-type oxygen microelectrodes and glass pH microelectrodes, each with a tip diameter of <=10 (mu)m, were used to obtain high-resolution profiles of oxygen … tatum nm business

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Web8 de ago. de 2010 · In higher termites, which lack gut flagellates, the hindgut is highly compartmented and characterized by strong differences in pH, redox potential, and other microenvironmental conditions. Web18 de jan. de 2024 · We also compared the omics data of R. speratus with those of sequenced higher and lower termites (Fig. 1A). Our integrative analyses revealed that gene duplications are often associated with caste-biased gene expression and caste-specific functions, which highlights the significant role of gene duplication in eusocial evolution in … WebThe "higher" termites (family Termitidae), which represent the majority of extant termite species and genera, engage in a broader diversity of feeding and nesting styles than the … tatum ramesh