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Agriculture · Q281

Agricultural Entomology

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 281

Q281

The scientific name of termite is

A.
Amsacta species
B.
Odontotermes obesus Ramb
Answer
C.
Schistocerca gregaria Forsk
D.
Diacrisia obliqua Walk

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The scientific name of termite is Odontotermes obesus Ramb.
Odontotermes obesus is a species of termite in the family Termitidae. It is native to tropical southwestern Asia. This termite cultivates a symbiotic fungus in a special chamber in the nest.
Termites of this species swarm from April and May onwards, before and during the wet season. After their nuptial flight, a pair of winged termites will search for a soil crevice or loose soil in which to establish their nest.