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family mastotermitidae

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun family mastotermitidae has 1 sense
  1. Mastotermitidae, family Mastotermitidae - primitive termites
    --1 is a kind of arthropod family
    --1 is a member of Isoptera, order Isoptera
    --1 has members: Mastotermes, genus Mastotermes

Definitions from the Web

Family Mastotermitidae

Description

The Family Mastotermitidae is a group of primitive termites found in various tropical regions of the world. They are considered one of the oldest termite lineages.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Taxonomy

In taxonomy, Family Mastotermitidae is a family within the order Isoptera (termites).

Example Sentence: The family Mastotermitidae belongs to the superfamily Termitoidea.

Sense 2: Biology

In biology, Family Mastotermitidae refers to a group of termites known for their unique anatomical features and primitive behaviors.

Example Sentence: The family Mastotermitidae exhibits a peculiar form of social behavior called "exophagy", where they forage outside the nest for food.

Sense 3: Conservation

In the context of conservation, Family Mastotermitidae is an important taxonomic group to study due to its evolutionary significance and potential ecological roles.

Example Sentence: Understanding the ecological role of the family Mastotermitidae can help in developing sustainable termite management strategies.

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