Mastotermes electrodominicus


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Related to Mastotermes electrodominicus: Mastotermes darwiniensis, Kalotermitidae, termite
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Noun1.Mastotermes electrodominicus - extinct termite found in amber in the Dominican RepublicMastotermes electrodominicus - extinct termite found in amber in the Dominican Republic
termite, white ant - whitish soft-bodied ant-like social insect that feeds on wood
genus Mastotermes, Mastotermes - primitive genus of termites; mostly extinct; sometimes considered the most primitive Isoptera
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The eight amber-encased termites that Grimaldi, Margulis, and their colleagues recently studied belong to an extinct species dubbed Mastotermes electrodominicus.
Lemonade from broken amber: scientists pick up the pieces and move on to termite discoveries. (Cover Story)
Wheeler's group studied an extinct termite called Mastotermes electrodominicus.
Brushing the dust off ancient DNA; genetic relics reveal hidden details of prehistoric life

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