Density and Dispersion Pattern of Mounds of Macrotermes bellicosus [Isoptera: Termitidae] in Some Local Government Areas of Sokoto, Semi-arid Zone of Nigeria

Studies were carried out to determine the density and dispersion pattern of the mounds of Macrotermes bellicosus in fadama and upland areas of some Local Government Areas of Sokoto state. Mounds were counted manually and distance between mounds was measured using measuring tape. Results indicated that an average of 10.08 mounds ha-1 and there is significant difference (p<0.05) in number of mounds between fadama and uplands, in most of the areas. The dispersion coefficient ranged from 0.03 to 0.71 with most of the population showing a clump pattern of distribution.