Two Main Symbionts of Termites are ________ and ________

Question

Two main symbionts of termites are ________ and ________.
A) archaea / bacteria
B) bacteria / fungi
C) bacteria / protists
D) fungi / protists

Accepted Answer

The two main symbionts of termites are bacteria and protists. The bacteria reside in the gut of the termite and aid in digestion of wood, while the protists live in the hindgut and help break down cellulose.