Complete, systematic catalog of termites from around the world
This authoritative reference gathers living and fossil termites in a carefully organized, field‑guide friendly format. It presents a comprehensive overview of families, subfamilies, genera, and subgenera, with page references to help you locate details quickly.
This edition compiles decades of taxonomy research into a single volume, pairing the work of Thomas E. Snyder with collaboration from A. E. Emerson. It explains the rationale for reclassifications and the vertical arrangement of subfamilies, while noting where updates may be needed. The volume covers the taxonomy, distribution, and notable references, with a separate section for fossil termites.
- Systematic cataloging of living termites by family and subfamily, with genus and subgenus listings
- Separate coverage of fossil termites and a detailed bibliography
- Explanations of terminology and symbols used in taxonomic listings
- A clear introduction to how classification has evolved and what remains to be studied
Ideal for readers of taxonomic references, museum catalogs, and researchers needing a solid foundation in termite diversity and classification.