Abstract: | Termitophilous species, symbiotic relationship and relative mechanism between termites and termitophiles were summarized. A total of 170 termitophilous animals have been reported. Symbiotic relationship between termites and termitophilous animals includes commensalisms, mutualism and neutral symbiosis. As for the relationship between termites and termitophilous microorganisms, they have endosymbionts (e.g., protozoa, bacteria, fungus and actinobacteria) and ectosymbionts (e.g., Termitomyces). We indicated the issues of the study on termites and termitophiles, solutions and hot topics. All of these could provide basic data for comprehensive utilization of termites (e.g., cellulase) and study on co-evolution. |