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Termites are the most abundant insects in the tropical rain forest. As an ecosystem engineer, they play significant roles in modifying soil properties by decomposing organic matters. Termite species???s richness may decline as a result of habitat disturbances. This study aims to evaluate termite assemblage in teak plantation and coffee crops with lower plant diversity and in agroferestry site with higher plant diversity. The method used is transect sampling protocol to collect termites. Based on morphological characteristics, four genera were found, i.e.: Nasutitermes, Odontotermes, Microcerotermes (fam. Termitidae) and Schedorhinotermes (fam. Rhinotermitidae). There were 54 encounters recorded. The dominant feeding group was wood-feeder (Group I and Group II). Agroforestry habitat found to have the the highest termites species and number of encounters compared to other habitats observed. |
