Slovenian Cave Dipluran vs Indian White Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Slovenian Cave Dipluran | Indian White Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plusiocampa strouhali | Odontotermes horni |
| Order | Diplura | Blattodea |
| Family | Campodeidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 4-8 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Slovenia, Italy | India, Sri Lanka |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Slovenian Cave Dipluran
A troglobitic dipluran found in caves of Slovenia and northeastern Italy. It has greatly elongated antennae for sensing in total darkness.
Did You Know?
Cave diplurans like this species can live for several years, far longer than surface relatives.
Indian White Termite
A fungus-cultivating termite common in the forests and agricultural areas of the Indian subcontinent. Colonies build subterranean nests with fungus gardens. Workers are pale white and forage beneath covered runways on the soil surface.
Did You Know?
The Termitomyces mushrooms that fruit from this species' fungus gardens are among the largest edible mushrooms in the world, with caps up to 1 meter wide.