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Black-headed Nasute Termite

nasutitermes Nigriceps

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Description:

The nasute termites belongs to the subfamily Nasutitermitinae .Soldier termite has a conspicuous projection at the head, the `nasus’. These soldiers secrete viscous substances from the nasus that repel predators.

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Tamil Nadu Biodiversity
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2012

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