Machadotermes

So far found in the forests of Angola and Cameroon. Recorded as a soil feeding with a nest system having oval chambers a few centimetres in extent connected by narrow galleries. The galleries are lined with faecal soil with a shagreened appearance. Found in soil pits and under Cubitermes-group mounds. Group IV feeder.

Soldiers very distinctive, with highly inflated xxx glands [more details].

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