To uncover the termite species diversity of a natural African savanna ecosystem, we
combined morphological analyses and sequencing of three gene fragments (cytochrome …

Termites constitute the major component of the macrofauna of the soil, and influence the
structure of the soil, in tropical regions. This study aimed to estimate their assemblages in a …

Species boundaries are traditionally inferred using morphological characters, although
morphology sometimes fails to correctly delineate species. To overcome this limitation …

The Andes are an example of how geographical events, climatic and ecological conditions
drive speciation and evolution of species. However, the processes leading to this diversity …

Recently, we completed a revision of the Termitidae from New Guinea and neighboring
islands, recording a total of 45 species. Here, we revise a second family, the …

The phylogeny of the genus Cubitermes Wasmann was reconstructed using two
mitochondrial genes (COI and COII) and a fragment of the nuclear 28S rDNA, including …

Species delimitation and identification can be arduous for taxa whose morphologic
characters are easily confused, which can hamper global biodiversity assessments and pest …

Mitochondrial DNA analysis has revealed two distinct phylogenetic lineages within the
ecotoxological sentinel earthworm model Lumbricus rubellus Hoffmeister, 1843. The …

Background Although much research has been carried out into European Reticulitermes
taxonomy in recent years, there is still much discussion about phylogenetic relationships …

Termites are ecosystem engineers that play an important role in the biotransformation and re‐
distribution of nutrients in soil. The dry forests are endemic repositories, but at same time …