The termite hindgut is variable in oxygen concentration, with distinct microbial niches maintained by patterns of microbial oxygen consumption.   entirely anoxic, preventing microbial colonization   entirely oxic because oxygen is needed for activity of the digestive enzymes   entirely oxic or entirely anoxic depending upon the diet of the termite.

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