termite
any of numerous pale-colored, soft-bodied, chiefly tropical social insects, of the order Isoptera, that feed on wood, some being highly destructive to buildings, furniture, etc.
Origin of termite
1- Also called white ant.
Words Nearby termite
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How to use termite in a sentence
Inside it, various members of the termite colony perform different tasks.
These ferns may be first plants known to work together as ants do | Jake Buehler | July 1, 2021 | Science News For StudentsIf you think you have termites or bedbugs, it’s especially important to get multiple proposals.
Many companies advertise ‘green’ pest control. But is it possible? And does it work? | Kevin Brasler | Washington Consumers' Checkbook | April 8, 2021 | Washington PostThese subterranean termites native to East Asia have spread around the globe via trade.
These are the 5 costliest invasive species, causing billions in damages | Jonathan Lambert | March 31, 2021 | Science NewsNaked mole-rat groups seem more like ant or termite colonies than mammal societies.
Unique dialects help naked mole-rats tell friends from foes | Jonathan Lambert | February 24, 2021 | Science News For StudentsA couple of years ago, a network of termite mounds in Brazil was discovered that is as large as Great Britain.
It turns out, however, that Adamo's pieces are very closely based on real termite mounds.
What drew you to the theme and why did you choose to set Lark & termite in the past, and not say, during the current Iraq War?
Lark & termite (Random House) marks a critical comeback for Phillips.
Its faceted termite eyes were expressionless diamonds, but the antennae gleamed a desperate saffron.
Exploiter's End | James CauseyI killed her legitimate consort and substituted my own candidate after having anointed him with the genuine termite smell.
The Brain | Alexander BladeIn many of the ant and termite colonies still greater differences exist between the different sets of individuals.
The Biological Problem of To-day | Oscar HertwigWhite′-alloy′, a cheap alloy used to imitate silver; White′-ant, a termite.
Nasuti: that type of termite soldiers that have the head prolonged into a point.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology | John. B. Smith
British Dictionary definitions for termite
/ (ˈtɜːmaɪt) /
any whitish ant-like social insect of the order Isoptera, of warm and tropical regions. Some species feed on wood, causing damage to furniture, buildings, trees, etc: Also called: white ant
Origin of termite
1Derived forms of termite
- termitic (tɜːˈmɪtɪk), adjective
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Scientific definitions for termite
[ tûr′mīt′ ]
Any of various pale-colored insects of the order Isoptera that live in large colonies and feed on wood. Termites resemble ants in their appearance, manner of living, and social organization, but are not closely related. Termites can be very destructive to wooden buildings and structures. Also called isopteran
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