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Termites' Sensory Systems and Communication Mechanisms

Learn about Formosan subterranean termites' communication methods through their mechanical and chemical sensory systems. Discover how hair-like extensions on their exoskeleton and chemical receptors aid in grooming and exchanging food and chemicals among caste members.

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Termites' Sensory Systems and Communication Mechanisms

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  1. Formosan Subterranean Termite Communication

  2. Mechanical Sensory System: Hair-like extensions on exoskeleton The hairs enable termites to react to touch, pressure and vibration

  3. Mechanical Sensory System:Hair-like extensions on exoskeleton • Soldiers utilize the mechanical sensory system by hitting their heads against the walls, producing vibrations warning others about possible danger

  4. Antennal segment of Schedorhinotermes lamanianus http://www.uni-bayreuth.de/departments/tphys/kaib/kaib2.html Chemical Sensory System: Chemical Receptors • One area that chemical receptors can be found is on the antennae • Detect different pheromones (chemicals) • Holes found on the exoskeleton that allow air and other chemicals to enter the termite body

  5. Grooming and Communicating • Grooming cleans the body of soil, fungus, bacteria, and parasites • Grooming stimulates the mechanical sensory system and chemical receptors • Grooming activates feeding behavior, which leads to the exchange of liquid food and or chemicals released by various caste members

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