The effect of food on pheromonal communication in the termite, <i>Microcerotermes fuscotibialis</i> Sjostedt

Olugbemi, B. O.; Malaka, S. L. O.

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2028.2006.00563.x

Cited by 4 publications

(7 citation statements)

References 16 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Therefore, investigating this aspect of termite behaviour had been a herculean task. A few studies on foraging and exploratory activities in termites had been carried out by Traniello & Buscher (1985), Malaka & Leuthold (1986), Malaka (1987), Kaib (1990), Olugbemi & Malaka (1994, 2007, Traniello et al (2000) and Casarin et al (2008).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In the laboratory, exploratory and foraging activity was monitored by using a 15 cm Petri-dish (artificial nest) that had been moistened with sterilized soil and connected by means of a rubber tubing (diam. 2.5 cm) to another Petri-dish, herein referred to as soil/food arena (Olugbemi & Malaka, 2007). The food material used was a cut piece from the stem of Theobroma cacao (20 mm × 15 mm).…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Therefore, the involvement of the soldier caste in foraging activities, based on the above composition, was also investigated after food was placed in the food arena. Recording was done every ten minutes for the next 60 min (Olugbemi & Malaka, 1994, 2007). This was replicated five times.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Malaka & Leuthold (1986) observed quantitative recruitment in colonies of Amitermes evuncifer whenever food was discovered by the scouting foragers. Olugbemi & Malaka (1994, 2007 established the generation of recruitment activities and communication by pheromones in Microcerotermes fuscotibialis whenever food was detected by the scouting foragers. Kaib (1990) obtained similar result in Schedorhinotermes lamanianus.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 3 more Smart Citations

Exploratory and recruitment phases in soldier-mediated foraging activities in the termite,Coptotermes intermediusSilvestri (Rhinotermitidae: Coptotermitinae)

Olugbemi¹

2011

Bull. Entomol. Res.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Coptotermes intermedius is a damp-wood subterranean termite, which attacks timber and other woody materials with heavy losses in the southern part of Nigeria. The process leading to search for wood and eventual damage was investigated, with focus on how this search is initiated and by which of the termite castes. Results showed that minor soldiers initiate the exploratory phase of search, while the workers are involved in the eventual recruitment process. Under appropriate soldier-worker caste ratio or percentages, exploratory activities in C. intermedius may be regulated.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 2 more Smart Citations

Exploratory and recruitment phases in soldier-mediated foraging activities in the termite,Coptotermes intermediusSilvestri (Rhinotermitidae: Coptotermitinae)

Olugbemi¹

2011

Bull. Entomol. Res.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Olugbemi and Malaka (2007) reported the utilization of pheromone to communicate the presence and location of food to other nest mates, which were subsequently recruited to the food site.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Influence of Food on Recruitment Pattern in the Termite,Microcerotermes fuscotibialis

Olugbemi¹

2010

Journal of Insect Science

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Recruitment pattern in the termite, Microcerotermes fuscotibialis Sjostedt (Isoptera: Termitidae) was found to be largely influenced by the presence or absence of food. This is reflected in the quantitative recruitment that occurred after food had been detected by the scouting foragers. Results showed that this information was communicated and responded to by other confederates in the nest within four to seven minutes after food addition or removal. The presence of an additional food source relative to an already existing one did not have any significant impact on the recruitment activities of this termite. Recruitment decision pattern in M. fuscotibialis involve to a large extent an “autocratic” decision strategy in the development and maintenance of recruitment process in this termite species.

show abstract

The ecology and foraging behaviour of the harvester termite, Baucaliotermes hainesi in semi-arid grasslands in the northwestern interior of South Africa

Geerts

Linden²,

Linden³

2016

Insect. Soc.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The effect of food on pheromonal communication in the termite, Microcerotermes fuscotibialis Sjostedt

Cited by 4 publications

References 16 publications

Exploratory and recruitment phases in soldier-mediated foraging activities in the termite,Coptotermes intermediusSilvestri (Rhinotermitidae: Coptotermitinae)

Exploratory and recruitment phases in soldier-mediated foraging activities in the termite,Coptotermes intermediusSilvestri (Rhinotermitidae: Coptotermitinae)

Influence of Food on Recruitment Pattern in the Termite,Microcerotermes fuscotibialis

The ecology and foraging behaviour of the harvester termite, Baucaliotermes hainesi in semi-arid grasslands in the northwestern interior of South Africa

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About