. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society . s Assmuthi, n. sp.). Nest itself at footof tree among roots, inaccessible. (Assmuth.) Vadtal, 31-12-1911.—In tunnels in dry fire-wood. Thetunnels of these termites were for the most part simply cut in thewood just below the bark ; no inner lining (of earthy material) to beseen. (Assmuth.)—Some Gojptotermes dwell in live trees ; thesespecies do not line their galleries. Note.—This species is well separated from the Bombay form,C. Heimi Wasm., but is rather close to the Indo-Chinese G. travians,Hav. Fam. METATERMITID/E, Holmgr. TERMES SECTION. Ge
. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society . s Assmuthi, n. sp.). Nest itself at footof tree among roots, inaccessible. (Assmuth.) Vadtal, 31-12-1911.—In tunnels in dry fire-wood. Thetunnels of these termites were for the most part simply cut in thewood just below the bark ; no inner lining (of earthy material) to beseen. (Assmuth.)—Some Gojptotermes dwell in live trees ; thesespecies do not line their galleries. Note.—This species is well separated from the Bombay form,C. Heimi Wasm., but is rather close to the Indo-Chinese G. travians,Hav. Fam. METATERMITID/E, Holmgr. TERMES SECTION. Gen. ODONTOTERMES, Holmgr. Odontotermes ohesus, Ramb. Specimens from Bombay, Anand, Godhra, Vadtal, and Tuwa arepresent. The soldiers vary rather considerably, in size, as previously stated. Collectors Report :— BoRiVLi JunCtLE, 13-12-1911.— Tj-pical hillock-nest. Royal cellin middle of mound, slightly higher than surrounding ground. 1king and 1 queen taken. Nest abounding in guests : though hardlj^ JouRN. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. Plate Fig. 1.—Eoyal cell of Odontotermes bengalensis Holmgr.
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