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Cryptotermes

Cryptotermes

9.9
A small insect that lives in and eats dry wood, often damaging furniture
  • noun
  • /ˌkrɪptoʊˈtɜrmiz/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Cryptotermes is closely related to Kalotermes in termite taxonomy.

Examples

  • Infestations by Cryptotermes can cause significant damage to wooden furniture.

  • Scientists discovered a new species of Cryptotermes inhabiting coastal buildings.

  • The Cryptotermes species is known for its ability to thrive in dry wood.

  • Many researchers study Cryptotermes to understand their behavior.

  • Infestations by Cryptotermes can cause significant damage to wooden furniture.

  • Scientists discovered a new species of Cryptotermes inhabiting coastal buildings.

  • The genus Cryptotermes is closely related to Kalotermes in termite taxonomy.

Compounds

Cryptotermes brevis
  • Specialized
9.9

A small insect that lives in wood and damages houses and furniture in warm places

Surface Forms

Cryptotermes singular
Cryptotermes plural

Etymology

Cryptotermes comes from Greek parts crypto- meaning 'hidden' and -termes meaning 'wood-eater', the crypto- part is the same as in cryptic and the -termes part links to termite. So the name fits termites that live hidden inside wood.