Synhamitermes quadriceps 方头同钩白蚁
- Type locality
- India: Maharashtra: Khandala, near Bombay
- Distribution
- southeastern South America, Argentina/Paraguay/Uruguay, South Asia, India
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Summary
Synhamitermes quadriceps is a species and the type species of the genus Synhamitermes, in the family TERMITIDAE (subfamily Amitermitinae). The species was described by Wasmann in 1902; the type locality is India: Maharashtra: Khandala, near Bombay. Distribution: southeastern South America, Argentina/Paraguay/Uruguay, South Asia, India.
Etymology
Genus name Synhamitermes: From Greek syn- (together) + (hami, perhaps Latin hamus ‘hook’) + termes.
Specific epithet quadriceps: From quadri + ceps
Taxonomic position
- Family: TERMITIDAE — 280 genera, 2144 species
- Subfamily: Amitermitinae — 14 genera, 194 species
- Genus: Synhamitermes — 4 species
Distribution
- Distribution records: southeastern South America, Argentina/Paraguay/Uruguay, South Asia, India
The record above follows the wording of the original data; no geocoding or standardized place names have been applied.
Morphology
A species-level description from the original literature has not yet been compiled for this page. Original description: Wasmann, 1902. See the genus page for the genus-level description; this page will be updated after the original text is checked.
Distribution map
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Related papers
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- Termites (Insecta: Isoptera) from Punjab with New Distributional Records
Abstract
Twenty-seven species of termites belonging to two families (Rhinotermitidae and Termitidae) under eleven genera (Heterotermes,Coptotermes, Speculitermes, Amitermes, Synhamitermes, Eremotermes, Microcerotermes, Dicuspiditermes, Odontotermes, Microtermes and Trinervitermes) are reported from Punjab. Out of 27 species, fifteen termite species are reported first time from Punjab.
- A reexamination of the systematic position of Amitermes brevicorniger, with the description of a new genus (Isoptera, Termitidae, Termitinae)
Abstract
The systematic position of the South American termite Amitermes brevicorniger is reexamined through the analysis of the morphology of soldiers, workers and digestive tube. The characters examined do not support its inclusion neither in genus Amitermes nor in Synhamitermes, and a new genus, Onkotermes, is described to accommodate this species. This species clearly belong to the Amitermes-group, but its affinities within this group are unclear. The species is redescribed and illustrated, with biological notes and new distribution records.
- Isolation and Identification of Cellulolytic Bacteria Symbiont from Various Termites on Different Nest Type in Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park, West Kalimantan, Indonesia
Abstract
The microbial symbiotic community in the digestive tract of termites is reportedly influenced by the taxonomy and feeding habit of the host. Both factors are strongly correlated with the nest type. This study aimed to isolate the cellulolytic bacteria from termite’s digestive tract on different nest types and characterize and identify the potential isolates. The research methods included termite sampling conducted in Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park (BBBRNP), Melawi, West Kalimantan, isolation of cellulolytic bacteria from termites’ gut, endoglucanase activity test, biochemical characterization, and DNA analysis based on the amplification of 16S rRNA gene. Thirty isolates from 6 different species of termites on three different nest types were successfully isolated. Sixteen potential endoglucanase bacterial isolates were tested in terms of their endoglucanase activity. The cellulolytic index measured from those isolates ranged from 1.162 - 4.894. Three isolates (MRH.13.S, MRH.13.AF, and MRH.13.O2) with the highest cellulolytic index on each nest type were identified. The analysis of 16S rRNA gene using BLAST (Basic Local Alignment Search Tool for Nucleotides) revealed that isolate MRH.13.S had the closest relationship with Bacillus tequilensis (99 % homology). Based on biochemical characterization, MRH.13.AF and MRH.13.O2 isolates were related to Bacillus spp. HIGHLIGHTS Potential cellulolytic bacteria from termite intestinal tract from different nests (i.e., soil, wood, and arboreal) were isolated and compared Termites were obtained from a lowland dipterocarp primary forest ecosystem in Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park, West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia Termite species collected were Termes comis, Dicuspiditermes garthwaitei, Synhamitermes quadriceps, Havilanditermes proatripennis, Bulbitermes borneensis, and Bulbitermes parapusillus Potential cellulolytic bacteria acquired were closely related with Bacillus tequilensis and Bacillus spp GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
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Other species in Synhamitermes (3 species)
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GB/T 7714
班奈特格林. Extant Isoptera (termites): a checklist of Latin and Chinese names: Synhamitermes quadriceps 方头同钩白蚁[EB/OL]. Version 2026.10.30. https://termite-extant-isoptera.org/en/species/synhamitermes-quadriceps/. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.23646836.
BibTeX
@misc{isoptera_synhamitermes_quadriceps_2026,
author = {班奈特格林},
title = {Synhamitermes quadriceps: a checklist of extant Isoptera (termites)},
year = {2026},
version = {2026.10.30},
howpublished = {https://termite-extant-isoptera.org/en/species/synhamitermes-quadriceps/},
note = {TERMITIDAE; version 2026.10.30; DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.23646836},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23646836}
}
RIS
TY - ELEC TI - Synhamitermes quadriceps: a checklist of extant Isoptera (termites) AU - 班奈特格林 PY - 2026 UR - https://termite-extant-isoptera.org/en/species/synhamitermes-quadriceps/ DO - 10.5281/zenodo.23646836 ER -