Rhinotermitidae
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| Rhinotermitidae | |
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| Reticulitermes banyulensis | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Isoptera |
| Family: | Rhinotermitidae Froggatt, 1897 |
Rhinotermitidae is a family of termites (Isoptera). They feed on wood and can cause extensive damage to buildings or other wooden structures. About 345 species are recognized, among these are severe pests like Coptotermes formosanus, Coptotermes gestroi and Reticulitermes flavipes.
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