Termite phylogeny
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The new phylogeny correctly places the Sphaerotermitinae as a sister of the Macrotermitinae, within the Termitidae family. Both subfamilies display the rare behavior of building combs within their nests.
The new phylogeny correctly places the Sphaerotermitinae as a sister of the Macrotermitinae, within the Termitidae family. Both subfamilies display the rare behavior of building combs within their nests.
Date:
19 August 2019
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