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isoptera
The order Isoptera is the one to which termites belong. Members of this order are usually wingless, but it is possible that some young may have wings. Termites can cause much destruction to people's homes because they eat wood, and have been known to collapse entire walls

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Last updated: Aug. 31, 2000