 Image Number K8085-6
Soldiers of the native Eastern subterranean termite. Compare the
rectangular head capsule of these soldiers with the oval head capsule of
Formosan subterranean termite
soldiers. Note the powerful mandibles (jaws) for defense of the colony.
This subterranean termite lacks the nozzle- shaped gland in the Formosan
subterranean termite.
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