# Genomic data provide insights into the classification of extant termites

*PRI Rank #6 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #6 |
| 18m citations | 43 |
| Journal | Nature Communications |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41467-024-51028-y |
| Corresponding authors | Simon Hellemans, Thomas Bourguignon |
| Institution | Okinawa Institute of Science & Technology Graduate University, Japan |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/insect-and-arachnid-ecology-and-behavior/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41467-024-51028-y](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-51028-y)

## Topics

Neoisoptera · Termitidae · ultraconserved elements · multi-species coalescence · Heterotermitidae · Psammotermitidae · Termitogetonidae · Crepititermitinae · Cylindrotermitinae · Forficulitermitinae · Neocapritermitinae · Protohamitermitinae · Promirotermitinae · Amitermitinae · Microcerotermitinae · Mirocapritermitinae · rogue loci · rogue taxa · concatenated matrices · monophyletic lineages

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