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A Detailed exploration on termites (Isopteran; Termitidae) Ecology of vegetative gradient in Gulbarga University Campus, Kalaburagi
Authors
Mohammad Varis, Rabiya Begum, K Vijay Kumar, Pruthviraj C B, Shashikanta H Majagi
Abstract
Termites are social
insects belonging to the order Isoptera; it exhibits polymorphism and showing
various ecologically important activities along with some destructive activities
as they usually feed upon wooden structures. The present investigation yielded
in recording of 2 different species of termites belonging to the genus Odontotermes
(Family: Termitidae) namely, Odontotermes wallonensis and Odontotermes
brunneus from Gulbarga University campus, Kalaburagi. Soil samples
collected from the mounds represented by Odontotermes wallonensis of
different soil types were analyzed for Physio-chemical parameters such as
elemental analysis and pH was also recorded. During the study, analysis of 40
termite mounds where done which showed the dominance of Odontotermes wallonensis
in the taken study area.
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Pages:61-65
How to cite this article:
Mohammad Varis, Rabiya Begum, K Vijay Kumar, Pruthviraj C B, Shashikanta H Majagi "A Detailed exploration on termites (Isopteran; Termitidae) Ecology of vegetative gradient in Gulbarga University Campus, Kalaburagi". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 1, 2024, Pages 61-65
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