Drywood termites are also known as one-piece termites because they spend their entire lives in one piece of wood. Learn more drywood termite facts on this episode of Animal Fact Files!
Scientific Name: Family - Kalotermitidae
Range: tropical and temperate habitats around the world
Habitat: dry or damp wood
Size: typically 1 centimeter in length
Diet: wood
Threats: termite-eating animals such as wasps, spiders, nematodes, etc.
Lifespan: 10+ years
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Drywood Termite HABITAT 0:00
Drywood Termite DIET 0:31
Drywood Termite IN WOOD 1:10
Drywood Termite RANGE 1:38
Drywood Termite LIFE CYCLE 2:04
Drywood Termite APPERANCE 2:45
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