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'''Termagants''' (species name: ''Gauntii virago''), originally reffered to as Hunter Slayers,<sup>1</sup> are a [[Tyranid]] species of the [[Gaunt (Tyranid)|Gaunt]] genus and form broods of ranged troops. While not very strong individually, these organisms will overwhelm much more elite foes with superior numbers and support from larger [[Tyranid]] breeds. There are records of termagants expended for the sole purpose of using up the ammunition of defenders.<sup>2</sup>
Termagants have a symbiotic relationship with a species of borer beetle called fleshborers, fired out of a weapon named after the beatle.<sup>3</sup>
They have a lifespan of 2-4 2–4 years. The females of the species are slightly larger than the males, and have [[toxin sacs]]. The males are smaller, and have a slightly shorter tail. They have a long, muscular tube which fires the fleshborer beetles into their prey. Termagants are herbivores, and can eat any organic plant material.{{Cite This}}
==Life Cycle==
#http://oz.games-workshop.com/games/40k/tyranids/extras/evolution/3.htm Evolution of the Tyranids, Australian Games Workshop (Acessed 2008.11.12)
#[[Apocalypse]]
#[[Codex:_Tyranids_(4th_Edition)|Codex: Tyranids (4th Edition)]]
==Related ArticlesSee also==
*[[Species of Tyranid]]
*[[Gaunt (Tyranid)]]
