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Reticulitermes

Reticulitermes

1 9.9
A small underground termite that eats wood and can damage buildings and trees
  • noun
  • /ˌrɛtɪˈkjuːlɪˌtɜːrmiːz/
  • Specialized
: Reticulitermes
  • Infestations by Reticulitermes can be difficult to detect until significant damage has occurred.

Examples

  • The Reticulitermes infestation caused severe damage to the house.

  • Reticulitermes species are common pests in many parts of the world, causing expensive structural damage.

  • Scientists studied the behavior of Reticulitermes to develop effective termite control methods.

  • Have you heard about Reticulitermes and their impact on wooden structures?

  • Reticulitermes species pose a threat to homes due to their ability to consume wood rapidly.

  • An infestation of Reticulitermes can lead to costly repairs in a building's structure.

  • Preventive measures against Reticulitermes are essential to protect wooden furniture and trees.

Synonyms

termite
vsReticulitermes
56 2.9

A small pale insect that lives in large groups, eats wood, and damages houses

is a narrower group that lives underground rather than a general wood-eating insect

Compounds

Reticulitermes lucifugus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small insect that eats wood and can damage buildings in southern Europe

Surface Forms

Reticulitermes singular
Reticulitermes plural

Etymology

Reticulitermes comes from the parts reticuli meaning 'net' and termes meaning 'termite'. So it literally means 'net-like termite', a simple image to remember these underground termites that often damage wood.