What does the cryptic crossword clue "Oddly, I want the termite (5,3)" mean?

The definition is "termite". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of I + WANT + THE = WHITEANT; definition: "termite" The answer is WHITEANT.

Oddly, I want the termite (5,3)

Guardian Cryptic #25908 | 15 Down | 2013-03-29 flower