Coptotermes

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:genus
gptkbp:application biomimicry in construction.
gptkbp:average_temperature varies by species
gptkbp:behavior foraging
gptkbp:biodiversity high within genus
gptkbp:breeding_behavior queen, king, workers, soldiers
gptkbp:breeding_range thousands to millions
gptkbp:climate high humidity
gptkbp:climate_impact sensitive to temperature changes
gptkbp:colonial_behavior eusocial
gptkbp:colonization_history ancient lineage
gptkbp:communication pheromones
alarm pheromones
gptkbp:conservation_status not threatened
gptkbp:control_system baiting and chemical treatments
gptkbp:defense_mechanism soldier caste
gptkbp:diet cellulose
gptkbp:distribution worldwide
gptkbp:economic_impact damage to buildings
gptkbp:education_system reproductive and non-reproductive
gptkbp:family Termitidae
gptkbp:foraging_behavior tunnels
gptkbp:genetic_studies population genetics
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:wood
gptkbp:habitat_preference tropical and subtropical regions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Coptotermes
gptkbp:is_a termite
gptkbp:is_threatened_by wood structures
gptkbp:known_for subterranean nesting
gptkbp:larval_stage gptkb:Nymphs
several molts
gptkbp:lifespan several years
gptkbp:mating_system monogamous
gptkbp:nest_location underground
worker termites
gptkbp:nest_material soil, wood, and saliva
gptkbp:nesting irregular mounds
soil and wood
gptkbp:order gptkb:Blattodea
gptkbp:predators ants
gptkbp:reproduction social insects
gptkbp:research_interest pest management
gptkbp:role decomposer
gptkbp:scientific_name Coptotermes spp.
gptkbp:social_structure hierarchical
gptkbp:species over 20 species
gptkbp:storage fungal gardens
gptkbp:symbiotic_fungi Termitomyces
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with protozoa
gptkbp:wildlife nutrient cycling
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Isoptera
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7