Globitermes sulphureus is a species of termite that is very common in central and southern Vietnam and also present in other areas of South East Asia,...

autothysis. Globitermes brachycerastes Han, 1987 – China (Yunnan) Globitermes globosus (Haviland, 1898) – Southeast Asia Globitermes sulphureus (Haviland...

breaking of the gland wall. Some termites (such as the soldiers of Globitermes sulphureus) release a sticky secretion by rupturing a gland near the skin of...

moved to Colobopsis based on recent taxonomy. The termite species Globitermes sulphureus has a similar defensive system. Camponotus currently has 43 subgenera...

so the act may be considered altruistic. Some termites, such as Globitermes sulphureus and ants, such as Camponotus saundersi release a sticky secretion...

in all directions. Likewise, many species of termites, such as Globitermes sulphureus, have members, deemed the soldier class, who can split their bodies...

(1997). "Suicidal defensive behavior by frontal gland dehiscence in Globitermes sulphureus Haviland soldiers (Isoptera)". Insectes Sociaux. 44 (3): 289–297...

Frontal view Label Colobopsis explodens – Species of Asian ant Globitermes sulphureus – Species of Asian termite whose soldiers are known for their potentially...

altruism is known as autothysis. Some species of termites (for example Globitermes sulphureus) have soldiers that explode, covering their enemies with sticky...

secrete naphthalene to protect their nests. Soldiers of the species Globitermes sulphureus commit suicide by autothysis – rupturing a large gland just beneath...