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2003
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Termite souterrain "Reticulitermes santonensis", Isoptera, Rhinotermitidae, dit "termite de Saintong
Termite souterrain "Reticulitermes santonensis", Isoptera, Rhinotermitidae, dit "termite de Saintonge". Présence d'ouvriers de différents stades. La composition chimique (sorte de "code barre" chimique) de la cuticule des termites indique à leurs congénères leur identité, état physiologique, rang, colonie, caste et espèce.
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