Globitermes sulphureus (suicidal attack ants) is a species of termite that is very common in central and southern Vietnam and also present in other areas...

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...

entangles and immobilizes all nearby victims. The termite species Globitermes sulphureus has a similar defensive system. Camponotus aeneopilosus Mayr, 1862...

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...

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

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

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

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