Amitermes meridionalis
| Amitermes meridionalis | |
|---|---|
| Mound of the magnetic termite | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Blattodea |
| Infraorder: | Isoptera |
| Family: | Termitidae |
| Genus: | Amitermes |
| Species: | A. meridionalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Amitermes meridionalis Froggatt | |
Amitermes meridionalis, commonly known as the magnetic termite or compass termite, is a species of eusocial insect in the family Termitidae. It is endemic to northern Australia and the common names derive from the fact that the wedge-shaped mound is aligned with its main axis running north and south.
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