Ter"mite (?), n.; pl.
Termites (#). [F. See Termes.] (Zoöl.)
Any one of numerous species of pseudoneoropterous insects belonging to
Termes and allied genera; -- called also white ant. See
Illust. of White ant.
&fist; They are very abundant in tropical countries, and are noted for
their destructive habits, their large nests, their remarkable social
instincts, and their division of labor among the polymorphic individuals of
several kinds. Besides the males and females, each nest has ordinary
workers, and large-headed individuals called soldiers.
Ter"mite (?), n.; pl.
Termites (#). [F. See Termes.] (Zoöl.)
Any one of numerous species of pseudoneoropterous insects belonging to
Termes and allied genera; -- called also white ant. See
Illust. of White ant.
&fist; They are very abundant in tropical countries, and are noted for
their destructive habits, their large nests, their remarkable social
instincts, and their division of labor among the polymorphic individuals of
several kinds. Besides the males and females, each nest has ordinary
workers, and large-headed individuals called soldiers.
