Talk:Termite

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The text of the entry was: Did you know ... that 43 termite species (examples pictured) are used as food by humans or are fed to livestock?

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physogastric queens

The text states that "In physogastric species, the queen adds an extra set of ovaries with each moult". My understanding was that insects do not molt after reaching maturity (as defined by by sexual reproduction and wings; Ephemeroptera are a partial exceptino). Reference???? — Preceding unsigned comment added by MrDarwin (talk • contribs) 02:51, 10 January 2006

Mounds

I think the section on Mounds should be categorized as a stub in its current state. I'm puzzled that the subject of the Termite Mounds, which I find amazing - but unfortunately does not have enough expertise to write about myself - is not explored in more depth, but only mentioned in very broad terms. I urge people to extend that section - or perhaps "Termite Mounds" should be a topic on its own? Robbiedsl 27 Jun 2006

Termites as a foodstuff

I kinda browsed through the article, though I didnt see anywhere that termites are used as a foodstuff. I know that in many parts of africa the "flying ants" are used as a common food, when in season. Also the queen is sometimes dug up and eaten. These are still common practices. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Fitz05 (talk • contribs) 20:07, 26 July 2007

Adapation

I would like to know about Desert Termites DESERT TERMITES — Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.59.15.4 (talk • contribs) 13:30, 11 April 2013

Czech film

@Dr.Decapod: Is this film a WP:Reliable source? If it is well regarded by other sources then it certainly is. If it is made by a university then it may be. If I remember correctly it is the product of a Czech university. Invasive Spices (talk) 5 June 2022 (UTC)

@Invasive Spices:It is from the Czech university and it is headed by the Termite Research project and meets all the criteria laid out for a reliable source. It is also in English.Dr.Decapod (talk) 18:23, 5 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Can you explain what connection you have to the university in question and/or the production of the film? MrOllie (talk) 18:26, 5 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I have no personal connection to it. I saw the film. Dr.Decapod (talk) 18:27, 5 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

What is your issue with it? It is available in English, and the Scientist behind (Dr. Jan Šobotník) it has over 95 publications on termites himself, not even counting the rest of the team. Dr.Decapod (talk) 18:37, 5 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

My issue is that it isn't a reliable source - just being produced by a university is not enough to be reliable, and it is being used to support a statement of trivia. - MrOllie (talk) 23:31, 5 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]