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This is a research-oriented review of the biology of termites. There is a strong emphasis on the gains made from modern technologies and contemporary concepts, for example the molecular and morphological phylogenies, social theory, the culture of fastidious microorganisms, microelectrode probing, natural stable isotope analysis and protein purification. Evolutionary, behavioural and developmental relationships with cockroaches and other social insects are considered in detail, while no fewer than seven chapters address the highly complex and perhaps unconventional mutualisms between termites and Archaea, bacteria, protists and fungi. The book concludes with the environmental impacts of termites and includes discussions of populations and community ecology, effects on soils and soil development, trace gas production and the control of pest species in buildings and structures. The target readership includes scientists and advanced students engaged in termite research, whether pure or applied, microbial ecologists, soil scientists, tropical ecologists and atmospheric chemists.

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