Mastotermes darwiniensis

Definitions of Mastotermes darwiniensis
  1. noun
    Australian termite; sole living species of Mastotermes; called a living fossil; apparent missing link between cockroaches and termites
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    type of:
    termite, white ant
    whitish soft-bodied ant-like social insect that feeds on wood
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