Peculiarities of Trophollaxis in the Termite Colony of the Anacanthotermes Turk'stanicus Family
Journal: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) (Vol.5, No. 10)Publication Date: 2016-10-05
Authors : Ganieva Z..; Mirzaeva G. S.;
Page : 248-252
Keywords : Termites; Anacanthotermes; trophollaxis; castes; termite worker; soldiers; nymph; food;
Abstract
The article reveals that in termites of Anacanthotermes genus of various ages and castes, the degree of self-nutrition and the bolus travel speed differ, also the stomodeal trophollaxis is revealed, namely, mouth-to-mouth. The data provided indicate on the great biological role of the termites trophallaxis in the family and may be the fundamental principle to develop the control policy of the termite population.
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