The document discusses the classification and characteristics of Isoptera (termites), highlighting their caste system, with reproductive and non-reproductive members. It details anatomical features such as moniliform antennas, thoracic structures, and wing characteristics, comparing termites to carpenter ants. Additionally, it describes variations in forewing scales and vein structures among different species.

1. Muhammad Zeeshan Nazar
BAGF13M001
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2. Isoptera

3. Wings
Wings similar in shape and size
Iso
Ptera
Same

4. Community
QueenMale
Workers
Soldiers
Reproductive
Non reproductive

5. Genetically Controlled Caste
Reproductive caste Non reproductive caste
King
Queen
Soldiers
Workers

6. Characters
Antenna moniliform
Head
Strong mandibles
Mouthparts are chewing

7. Thorax
Wings are similar and equal in size
Tarsi 4-segmented
Cerci short and segmented
Abdomen

8. Antenna moniliform
Wings equal
Scales of forewings shorter than pronotum
1.

9. Radius vein behind costal margin
Without anterior branches
Radial sector reduced or absent
Pronotum is saddle shaped
Cerci one or two segmented

10. 2.
Pronotum is flat
Scales of forewings larger than pronotum
Radius vein behind coastal margin
No anterior branches
Radial sector is present
Cerci is two segmented

11. Radius vein with one or two anterior branches
Ocelli present
3.
Ocelli

12. Radius vein with one or two branches
Ocelli absent
4.

13. Termite
Carpenter Ant
Slender
Waist
Elbow Antenna
Straight antenna
Broad Waist
Unequal Wings
Equal Wings