calotermes

/kæloʊˈtɜːrmiz/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of large, wood-boring termites found in tropical and subtropical regions.

“Researchers studied the calotermes species to understand their impact on local ecosystems.”

Synonyms

  • subterranean termite
  • wood-boring termite

Antonyms

  • non-destructive insects
  • termites that do not cause significant wood damage