👉 Termites, which are a diverse group of insects, can be divided into several families based on their unique characteristics and relationships. The most common family in termites is the Termitaceae, which includes over 140 genera and approximately 3,500 species. This family contains many diverse species with distinct features such as the presence of a mouthpiece (achenium), the ability to feed on sap, and the development of specialized digestive systems for eating termites.