Sublethal effects of UV radiation on two termite species (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) and their gut microfauna

Monday, November 17, 2008: 9:41 AM

Room D10, First Floor (Reno-Sparks Convention Center)

Nurmastini Bujang , Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida, Davie, FL

Nan-Yao Su , Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida, Davie, FL

We report and compare the sublethal effects of UV exposure on the gut microfauna of Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki and Reticulitermes flavipes (Kollar). After radiation under various UV wavelengths and exposure times, a no-choice feeding test was carried out. The number and weight of surviving termites, the abundance of protozoans and the termites feeding activity were recorded on prearranged days. The relationship between the effects of UV exposure on the gut microfauna and termite feeding will be discussed.

doi: 10.1603/ICE.2016.36193

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