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The Fungus-growing termite,[1] (Odontotermes feae), also known as South Asian wood-destroying termite,[2] is a small species of earth dwelling termite of the genus Odontotermes. It is native to India and Sri Lanka.[3]

Host plants

It attacks many dead wood and timber trees including,[4]

References

  1. ^ Tatun, N; Wangsantitham, O; Tungjitwitayakul, J; Sakurai, S (2014). "Trehalase activity in fungus-growing termite, Odontotermes feae (Isoptera: Termitideae) and inhibitory effect of validamycin". J Econ Entomol. 107 (3): 1224–32. doi:10.1603/ec14051. PMID 25026686.
  2. ^ The South Asian wood-destroying termite, Odontotermes feae (synonym O. indicus): identity, biology and economic importance. Zoological Survey of India. 1991. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
  3. ^ "An annotated checklist of termites (Isoptera) from Sri Lanka". National Science Foundation. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
  4. ^ "Bio-diversity of Termites in Bhadrachalam Forest Region, Khammam District, Andhra Pradesh" (PDF). J Biodiversity. Retrieved 15 February 2017.

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