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Colony density and breeding structure of underground-nesting fungus-growing termite, Odontotermes formosanus (Blattodea: Termitidae)

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Colony density averaged between 16 to 80 colonies per hectare, emphasizing the ecological impact of these termites.
Most colonies (92.5%) foraged within 10 m, indicating limited foraging range, which may influence their role in the ecosystem.
Analysis of 34 colonies showed distinct breeding structures, with 41.2% identified as mixed-family colonies, affecting genetic diversity.
Low inbreeding levels suggest a diverse mating system, which may help enhance colony fitness and resilience.

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Field study reveals colony density and breeding structures in underground-nesting fungus-growing termites, highlighting ecological implications.

Lin et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Field study reveals colony density and breeding structures in underground-nesting fungus-growing termites, highlighting ecological implications.