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Termites
Termite Summary
In the this section, we talked about the following terms:
- social insects
- microorganism
- shelter tubes
- galleries
- workers
- soldiers
- reproductives
- queen
- nymphs
- moults
- alates
- dealates
- swarm
- scanning electron microscope
We also discussed four kinds of termites:
- Termopsidae
- Kalotermitidae
- Rhinotermitidae
- Termitidae
We also talked about the following concepts:
- Ants, bees, cockroaches are closely related to termites.
- Termites are social insects.
- Termites have a microorganism in their bellies which allows them to digest wood.
- Termites only have one partner throughout their life.
- Termites are often mistaken for flying ants.
- All termites eat wood.
- If termites are in your home, they could eat up the wood that supports your home!
- Termites can be found in many places around your home like sunny window sills, wood piles, and damp dark places.
- There are four kinds of termites commonly found in the United States.
- Termites have large families, each of whom have specific chores.
- Termite queens can produce thousands of eggs in a day and can be up to ten centimeters in length!
Well, that sums up our plywood lesson. Next we will learn about paper. Be carefull! You may have "Wet Elbows" by the end of this lesson!
Yea! Wet Elbows!
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