Observation of social organization, nesting and ecological interaction of termites in a semi-arid ecosystem


Tesis (Bachelor), 2015

55 Páginas


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Abstract

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION AND LITERATURE REVIEW
1.1.0 Introduction
1.1.1 Background
1.1.2 Justification of the study
1.1.3 Objective of the study
1.1.4 Hypothesis
1.1.5 Statement of the problem

CHAPTER TWO MATERIALS AND METHODS
3.1 Methodology
3.1.1 Introduction
3.1.2 Study site
3.1.3 Description of vegetation and soils of study site
3.1.4. Socio-economic activities in the study site
3.1.5. Sampling techniques and observational studies
3.1.5.4. Feeding habits
.3.2 MATERIALS
3.2.1 Materials

CHAPTER THREE RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
4.1 Composition of termite groups
4.2 Social organization (workers and soldiers)
4.2.1. Reproductives (queen, king and alates (termite swarmers))
4.2.2. Workers
4.2.3. Soldiers
4.2.4. Diet
4.3. Termitogenic structures (Mounds and shelter tubes)
4.3.1. Shelter tubes
4.4. Mounds
4.4.1. Mound occurrence and shape
4.4.2. How the mound copes with temperature variation
4.4.3 Internal structures of the mound
4.3.4. Feeding and foraging
4.4.5. Vegetation cover around the mound

5.1. Ecological Interaction
5.1.1. Decomposition and nutrient cycling
5.1.2. Habitat for other organisms and breeding site

6.0. Conclusion

7.0. Reference

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Detalles

Título
Observation of social organization, nesting and ecological interaction of termites in a semi-arid ecosystem
Universidad
South Eastern Kenya University, Kitui Campus
Autor
Año
2015
Páginas
55
No. de catálogo
V294155
ISBN (Ebook)
9783656921011
ISBN (Libro)
9783656921028
Tamaño de fichero
6559 KB
Idioma
Inglés
Palabras clave
Mound, Ecosystem, Biostructures, Organization, Semi arid, Eusociality
Citar trabajo
Dancan Mwangi (Autor), 2015, Observation of social organization, nesting and ecological interaction of termites in a semi-arid ecosystem, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/294155

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