Figures 12.8


Developmental pathways of the termite Nasutitermes exitiosus (Isoptera: Termitidae).
Figures 12.8. Developmental pathways of the termite Nasutitermes exitiosus (Isoptera: Termitidae).

Heavy arrows indicate the main lines of development, light arrows the minor lines. A, alate; E, egg; L, larva; LL, large larva; LPS, large presoldier; LS, large soldier; LW, large worker; N, nymph; SL, small larva; SPS, small presoldier; SS, small soldier; SW, small worker. The numbers indicate the stages. (Pathways based on Watson & Abbey 1985)

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