Fungi are a highly diverse group of heterotrophic eukaryotes characterized by the absence
of phagotrophy and the presence of a chitinous cell wall. While unicellular fungi are far from …

The entomopathogenic fungi are organisms that evolved to exploit insects. They comprise a
wide range of morphologically, phylogenetically, and ecologically diverse fungal species …

Termite colonies, composed of large numbers of siblings, develop an important caste-based
division of labor; individuals in these societies interact via intra-or intercaste chemical …

Division of labour in eusocial insects is characterized by efficient communication systems
based on pheromones. Among such insects, termites have evolved specialized sterile …

Communication and social regulation are among the distinguishing features of termites: they
are part of all basic aspects of termite biology, from ontogeny and caste differentiation to …

Insects and fungi share a long history of association in various habitats, including the wood-
decomposition niche [1]. Fungal mimicry of termite eggs is one of the most striking …

Termites are intimately tied to the microbial world, as they utilize their gut microbiome for the
conversion of plant cellulose into necessary nutrients. Subterranean termites must also …

The sophisticated colony organization of eusocial insects is attributed to their elaborate
chemical communication systems. Pheromones mediate most behaviors involved in colony …

Pheromones are likely involved in all social activities of social insects including foraging,
sexual behavior, defense, nestmate recognition, and caste regulation. Regulation of the …

Simple Summary It is important to compare the developmental stages of lower termites and
recognize the differences between parthenogenetic and sexual eggs in order to describe …