
Community identification
Termite
Isoptera
- Order & Family
- Blattodea, Termitidae
- Size
- Workers typically measure 4 to 15 millimeters in length.
Natural Habitat
Found in soil, decaying wood, and structural timber within buildings.
Diet & Feeding
Consumes cellulose found in wood, plant matter, and paper products.
Behavior Patterns
Lives in highly organized subterranean or wood-dwelling colonies featuring strict caste systems.
Risks & Benefits
Causes severe structural damage to wooden buildings, but aids the ecosystem by recycling dead organic matter.