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Kalotermes

Kalotermes

9.9
A small termite that eats and damages wood and living trees
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Kalotermes
  • The wood in the old house was severely damaged by Kalotermes termites.

Examples

  • The Kalotermes species can cause significant damage to wooden structures.

  • Researchers studied the life cycle of Kalotermes to develop better pest control methods.

  • Kalotermes species are often found infesting dead branches and wooden structures.

  • Have you heard about Kalotermes and their impact on forests?

  • The wood in the old house was severely damaged by Kalotermes termites.

  • Researchers studied the life cycle of Kalotermes to develop better pest control methods.

  • The Kalotermes species can cause significant damage to wooden structures.

Surface Forms

Kalotermes singular
Kalotermes plural

Etymology

Kalotermes comes from Greek parts: kalo- meaning 'beautiful' and termes meaning 'termite' or 'wood-eating insect'. A helpful image is 'beautiful termite', which makes it easy to remember that Kalotermes is a group of termites that live in and can damage wood.