Michael Lenz

TL;DR: Drywood termites showed differences in their response to vibration recordings of termites compared with artificially generated signals, suggesting that they can discriminate the source of vibration and play an important role in termite communication.

TL;DR: Options for managing multiple genera termite pest faunas in the tropics are discussed, particularly those belonging to genera such as Macrotermes, Globitermes and Odontotermes from the higher termite (Termitidae).

TL;DR: According to phylogenetic analyses, the enzymes comprising the protistan lignocellulose degradation system are coded not only by genes innate to the protists, but also genes acquired by the protist via lateral transfer from bacteria, giving a fresh perspective from which to understand the evolutionary dynamics of symbiosis.

TL;DR: It is demonstrated that termites use substrate borne vibrations for information gathering and communication as predicted, and the effects of food size preference and attraction to other termites explained differences in behaviour between artificially generated vibration signals compared with natural recordings.

TL;DR: It is shown that the drywood termite Cryptotermes secundus can distinguish its own species from the dominant competitor in the environment, the subterranean termite Coptotermes acinaciformis, and vibro-acoustic cues are important for termite sensory perception and communication.