Research Article | Published: 01 September 1996

Additions to the Termite (Insecta : Isoptera) Fauna of Rajasthan, India

S. C. Verma and G. L. Purohit

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 19 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 237-240 | 1996
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1996-XW9O32 | Cite this article

Abstract

Nine species of termites are reported from Nagour District of Rajasthan, India. Two species namely, Coptotermes kishori Roonwal and Chhotani, and Odontotermes redemanni (Wasmann) are reported for the first time from the state. The total number of species from Rajasthan has now risen to 38.

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Verma, S.C. and Purohit, G.L., 1996. Additions to the Termite (Insecta : Isoptera) Fauna of Rajasthan, India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 19(3), pp.237-240. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1996-XW9O32

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