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isoptera

/aɪˈsɒp.tər.ə/

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noun

/aɪˈsɒp.tər.ə/C2formalscientific
  • ruТаксономический отряд общественных насекомых, живущих колониями, включающий термитов, часто относимый к подклассу Exopterygota.

A taxonomic order of social insects that live in colonies, including termites, often placed in the subclass Exopterygota.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Order of social insectsC2formalscientific

    An order of eusocial insects that live in large colonies, commonly known as termites, often classified within the subclass Exopterygota.

    ruОтряд общественных насекомых

    • Isoptera includes species that are vital for decomposing wood in ecosystems.
    • The colony structure of Isoptera is highly organized with distinct castes.
    • Scientists study Isoptera to understand their complex social behaviors.
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