Learn more about termite evolution and how shedding key genes from their cockroach ancestors helped them build more complex ...

Termites are highly organised eusocial insects whose ecological and economic impact spans natural ecosystems and urban landscapes. They exhibit complex social structures, including specialised castes ...

Termites, found on every continent except Antarctica, are often referred to as "silent destroyers." These small, social insects live in colonies and spend their lives primarily in search of ...

In a dampwood termite colony only a select few will, quite literally, see the light. The insects are unique due to their mating flights and the adaptability of their role within the colony, which is ...

New research on dampwood termites (Zootermopsis angusticollis and A. nevdensis) shows select members of the colony will experience brain changes in anticipation of cognitive demand. In a dampwood ...