Giant Termite vs Soil-feeding Cubitermes Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Termite | Soil-feeding Cubitermes Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrognathotermes sunteri | Cubitermes fungifaber |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Termitidae |
| Size | Workers 6-8 mm; soldiers up to 12 mm | Workers 3-5 mm, soldiers 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Central and West Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Giant Termite
One of Australia's largest termite species with soldiers bearing massive curved mandibles. It builds large dome-shaped mounds in tropical woodland.
Did You Know?
Its soldiers have such powerful jaws they can draw blood if they bite a human finger.
Soil-feeding Cubitermes Termite
A soil-feeding termite that builds distinctive mushroom-shaped mounds. It processes large volumes of soil to extract organic nutrients.
Did You Know?
Its mushroom-shaped mound caps shed rainwater efficiently, protecting the colony from tropical downpours.