Decode the genetic genome of the termite

According to a press release from the University of North Carolina (USA), experts decoded and analyzed the genome of a termite species, which is moist wood termites.

The study results show similarities as well as differences between termites and other colony insects, such as ants, wasps and ordinary bees.

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'Genetic analysis of termite species is particularly important in improving human understanding of decisive steps throughout the evolution of insects, as well as the development of insect pests' , According to Phys.Org, quoted expert Nicolas Terrapon of Aix-Marseille University (France).

Unlike bees and ants, termites are original insects and belong to the cockroach family, and this study helps scientists gain a deeper understanding of the evolutionary history of insects in general.

The study found one of the main differences between termites and other herds of insects is that they have fewer receptors associated with odors , while ants and bees are equipped with an incredibly complex communication system. .

'These sensory receptors may not be important to the insect herd as we thought, at least for primitive termites , ' according to a report published in the Nature Communications journal.

Experts hope to use the newly discovered genetic information to eliminate the threat of vandalism in US neighborhoods.