Calotermes

/ˌkæl.ə.ˈtɜr.miz/ noun

Definition

A genus of termites, typically dampwood termites found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Etymology

From Greek 'kalos' (beautiful) + 'termes' (termite). A taxonomic genus name used in entomology.

Kelly Says

Calotermes termites prefer wet wood and don't build the huge mounds you see with other termite species—they're basically the apartment dwellers of the termite world!

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