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______ Pose The Least Problem As Pests, Occurring Mainly In Dead, Damp, And
Rotting Logs
Answer: Dampwood Termites
Because Termites Rely On Soil Moisture, They Are Generally More Prevalent And Able
To Survive In ____
Answer: Sandy Soils
Termites Have ___ And ___ In Their Hindgut That Allow Them To Digest Cellulose
Answer: Protozoa And Bacteria
The Three Forms (Or Castes) Of Termites Are:
Answer: Workers (Pseudergates)
Soldiers
Reproductives
___ Are By Far The Most Numerous Members Of A Colony
Answer: Workers
, ____ Are Creamy White, Wingless, Eyeless, And Soft-Bodied, With Chewing Mouth-
Parts
Answer: Workers
Workers Are Sometimes Mistaken For:
Answer: White Ants
Workers Mature Within ___ And May Live For ___
Answer: A Few Months
2-3 Years
___ To ___ % Of A Colony's Population Are ___
Answer: 1-3%
Soldiers
Soldier Termites Can Be Distinguished By What Characteristics?
Answer: Greatly Enlarged Reddish-Brown Heads
Sword-Like Mandibles
The Three Types Of Reproductive Termites Are:
Answer: Primary (Alate)
Secondary