Developmental Pathways in Microcerotermes turneri (Termitidae: Termitinae): Biometric Descriptors of Worker Caste and Instar

摘要: The foraging process of location and exploitation food in complex termite societies is part reliant upon unequal division specific tasks amongst its members (polyethism). To conduct studies assessing the role individuals activities it necessary to have descriptors worker caste instar. Here we provide biometric instar for instars Microcerotermes turneri (Froggatt) (Termitidae: Termitinae) castes (male female) identification laboratory assays applicable across multiple nests. use head width determining sex workers was successful length first three flagellum segments antenna tibia could be used determine