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rhinotermitidae

 

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Noun rhinotermitidae has 1 sense
  1. Rhinotermitidae, family Rhinotermitidae - large widely distributed family of termites of temperate to tropical regions
    --1 is a kind of arthropod family
    --1 is a member of Isoptera, order Isoptera

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Rhinotermitidae

Definition: Rhinotermitidae is a family of termites commonly known as subterranean termites. They are known for their ability to build elaborate underground colonies and cause extensive damage to wooden structures.

Sense 1 (Noun): A family of social insects belonging to the order Isoptera, characterized by the presence of soldiers with large mandibles and the ability to construct nests underground.

Example sentence: The Rhinotermitidae are considered one of the most destructive termite families due to their preference for feeding on wood.

Sense 2 (Adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of the family Rhinotermitidae.

Example sentence: The rhinotermitidae workers efficiently constructed an intricate tunnel network within the ground.

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