Hybridization of two major termite invaders as a consequence of human activity.

While hybridization of an invasive species with a native species is a common occurrence, hybridization between two invasive species is rare. Formosan subterranean termites (Coptotermes formosanus) and Asian subterranean termites (C. gestroi) are both ecologically successful and are the two most econ...

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Main Authors: Thomas Chouvenc, Ericka E Helmick, Nan-Yao Su
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4373762?pdf=render