Reproductive dynamics and colony structure of subterranean termites of the genus Reticulitermes (Isoptera Rhinotermitidae): a review of the evidence from behavioral, ecological, and genetic studies

摘要: (1) In subterranean termites of the genus Reticulitermes, colonies are difficult to delineate because physical nest structures concealed or amorphous, and colony boundaries define. The ambiguity architecture cryptic nesting feeding habits these ecologically economically important hinder our understanding their population biology. We review synthesize current information on Reticulitermes life history, reproduction, genetics develop an structure, possible modes reproductive organization. (2) To infer we simulate several breeding systems that might be found in determine F statistics relatedness coefficients expected for groups workers drawn from simulated populations. Available field data distribution worker genotypes within among then used distinguish between alternate hypotheses regarding bree...