Head capsule of a dampwood termite "soldier". (IMAGE)

Drexel University

Head capsule of a dampwood termite "soldier".

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Head capsule of a dampwood termite soldier. Note the massive mandibles (mouthparts), used in defense of the colony. Sean O'Donnell, Drexel University

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Sean O'Donnell, Drexel University

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