What are the key morphological differences between termites and ants?

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What are the key morphological differences between termites and ants?

The main trait being tested is the outside body shape that clearly separates termites from ants: the antenna form and the waist. Termites have straight, bead-like antennae and a broad waist with no noticeable constriction between the thorax and abdomen. Ants, on the other hand, have elbowed (geniculate) antennae and a distinctly narrow waist created by one or two petiole segments. The statement that termites have straight antennae and broad waists fits these hallmark differences, making it the best description. The other options mix up these traits or add a misleading note about wings, which isn’t the defining contrast here.

The main trait being tested is the outside body shape that clearly separates termites from ants: the antenna form and the waist. Termites have straight, bead-like antennae and a broad waist with no noticeable constriction between the thorax and abdomen. Ants, on the other hand, have elbowed (geniculate) antennae and a distinctly narrow waist created by one or two petiole segments. The statement that termites have straight antennae and broad waists fits these hallmark differences, making it the best description. The other options mix up these traits or add a misleading note about wings, which isn’t the defining contrast here.

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