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Termite - or white ant, common name for a soft-bodied social insect of the order Isoptera. Termites are easily distinguished from ants by comparison of the base of the abdomen, which is broadly joined to...
Medium-sized white antelope with brown neck and collar markings (may seasonal color change to a light brown); long horns curve backward
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Termites, sometimes known as white ants, are a group of social insects usually classified at the taxonomic rank of order Isoptera.
The Arabian Oryx is a graceful white antelope notable for its long straight horns. It is deer-sized and has black markings on its legs and face. It has moderately long legs with broad hooves for running on sand.
The Termitidae (so-called " white ants ") are the other family of Isoptera.
Their diet includes white ants, half-ripe and ripe grass seeds, fruit culture flies, and during the breeding season they prefer to eat seeds, rich varieties of insects, and greens.
Although sometimes called "white ants", termites only superficially resemble ants; the name is probably due to their similar size and social habits.
Numbats eat only termites (white ants).
They are also called 'the banded anteater'.
They have long sticky tongues to catch termites.
The Blood Red Fire Shrimp is a very popular shrimp because of its stunning color. These shrimp are a deep red, with white antennae and white spots on their body.
In fact it has been called "the white Antarctic seal" (Kooyman 1981). It has a long snout and a fairly slim body compared to other seals. Females are slightly larger on average than males with a length from 216 cm to 241 cm.
This shrimp is known for the orange coloring along its sides and the long red stripe on its dorsal side that is bisected by a narrow, white band. It also has white spots on its tail and three pairs of white antennae.
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 See also: Termite, Ant, Nymph, Shell, Snake
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