1. Termites were previously regarded as a separate order Isoptera to cockroaches. 2. Termites were previously regarded as a separate order Isoptera to Sentinel Beetles. 3. Within the termite infraorder Isoptera , 56 species recorded. 4. Termites are placed in a completely distinct order from ants, traditionally the Isoptera . 5. Mantodea, Blattodea and Isoptera are thought to form a monophyletic group termed Dictyoptera. 6. Mantodea, Blattodea, and Isoptera are thought to form a monophyletic group termed Dictyoptera. 7. Termites ( order Blattodea, infraorder Isoptera ) make up another large portion of highly advanced eusocial animals. 8. The infraorder Isoptera is divided into the following clade and family groups, showing the subfamilies in their respective classification: 9. It is produced by termite soldiers of " Prorhinotermes " genus ( Isoptera , Rhinotermitidae ) as a defensive chemical. 10. Termites ( order Isoptera ), like eusocial ants, wasps, and bees, rely on a caste system to protect their nests.