Research Article | Published: 01 December 2008

Angulitermes bhagsunagensis, a new species from India (Oriental region) (Isoptera: Termitidae: Termitinae)

R. K. Thakur

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 31 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 581-584 | 2008
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2008-BL6R4N | Cite this article

Abstract

This paper gives an account of a new species of the termite genus, Angulitermes Sjostedt from India. Necessary comparison with the closely related species in given.

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Thakur, R.K., 2008. Angulitermes bhagsunagensis, a new species from India (Oriental region) (Isoptera: Termitidae: Termitinae). Indian Journal of Forestry, 31(4), pp.581-584. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2008-BL6R4N

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Manuscript Published on 01 December 2008

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