Overview of the Genetic Diversity of African <i>Macrotermes</i> (Termitidae: Macrotermitinae) and Implications for Taxonomy, Ecology and Food Science

Overview of the Genetic Diversity of African <i>Macrotermes</i> (Termitidae: Macrotermitinae) and Implications for Taxonomy, Ecology and Food Science

<i>Macrotermes</i> termites play important ecological roles and are consumed by many communities as a delicacy and dietary complement throughout Africa. However, lack of reliable morphological characters has hampered studies of <i>Macrotermes</i> diversity in a wide range of...

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Main Authors: Bronwyn Egan, Zwannda Nethavhani, Barbara van Asch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
cryptic species
genetic divergence
mitochondrial markers
termites
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/6/518

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