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Chemical ecology

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The Formosan subterranean termites, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki, live in colonies with a division of labor among castes. Their social activities are organized through sophisticated interactions among colony members, and colony function relies on detecting environmental risks and resources. Coptotermes formosanus termites produce and perceive a variety of chemicals for social organization and defense, highlighting the importance of chemical communication in their ecological adaptation. The sex and trail pheromones, which share the same major component, have been characterized in this species. Many glandular and cuticular compounds have been investigated, but biological activities are not fully determined. Additionally, several semiochemicals associated with pathogens and food resources have been identified to regulate termite behavior in disease resistance and foraging. This chapter reviews the semiochemicals, chemically mediated behaviors, and chemosensory mechanisms in C. formosanus and discusses outstanding questions to be addressed in the future.

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Nan-Yao Su is the Distinguished Professor at the University of Florida. He published over 300 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on termite biology and control. His studies on the population ecology and behavior of subterranean termites led to the development of a baiting system for population management of subterranean termite pests. Awards and honors he received include U.S. Secretary of Agriculture's Honor Award, Urban Entomological Award, Distinguished Alumnus of the Year (University of Hawaii), ESA Fellow, Medal of Honor of Entomological Foundation, Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, and inductee of Florida Inventors Hall of Fame.
Chow-Yang Lee is the Professor and Endowed Presidential Chair in Urban Entomology at the University of California, Riverside. His research centers around understanding behavioral, ecological and physiological adaptations of urban insect pests. He has published more than 210 peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and books, and mentored 45 Ph.D./M.S students. He received the 2021 Medical, Veterinary and Urban Entomology Award (Pacific Branch, Entomological Society of America), the 2012 Top Research Scientists Malaysia, Fulbright Scholarship (2002), and the National Young Scientist Award of Malaysia (2000). He was the Past President of the Pacific-Rim Termite Research Group (2012-2016).

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Pages: 127 - 143
Editors: Professor Nan-Yao Su, University of Florida, USA and Professor Chow-Yang Lee, University of California, Riverside
ISBN (Hardback): 978-1-80062-157-2
ISBN (ePDF): 978-1-80062-158-9
ISBN (ePUB): 978-1-80062-159-6

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