Author: Stephanie Haddad
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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Cerambycidae (longhorned beetles) is a species-rich family of mostly wood-feeding beetles containing nearly 35,000 species. It belongs to the superfamily Chrysomeloidea and includes many ecologically and economically significant species. The higher-level phylogeny of Cerambycidae has never been robustly reconstructed using molecular phylogenetic data or a representative sample of higher taxa, and its internal relationships and evolutionary history remain the subjects of ongoing debate. As such, the systematics and evolution of Chrysomeloidea were reviewed herein to provide context for reconstructing the phylogeny of longhorned beetles using molecular phylogenetic data/analyses. The first higher-level molecular phylogeny of Cerambycidae was reconstructed via analysis of phylogenomic data from 522 single copy nuclear genes, generated via anchored hybrid enrichment. The taxon sample included exemplars of all families and 23/30 subfamilies of superfamily Chrysomeloidea (longhorned beetles, leaf beetles, and their relatives). The inferred phylogenetic hypotheses revealed a monophyletic Cerambycidae sensu stricto in all but one analysis, and a polyphyletic Cerambycidae sensu lato. When monophyletic, Cerambycidae sensu stricto was sister to the family Disteniidae. Relationships among the subfamilies of Cerambycidae sensu stricto were also recovered with strong statistical support, except for Cerambycinae, which was rendered paraphyletic by Dorcasomus (Dorcasominae) in the nucleotide (but not amino acid) trees. Most other chrysomeloid families represented by more than one terminal taxon & ndash; Chrysomelidae, Disteniidae, Vesperidae, and Orsodacnidae & ndash; were monophyletic, but Megalopodidae was rendered paraphyletic by Cheloderus (Oxypeltidae). These results corroborate relationships previously inferred from morphological data, while also reporting several novel relationships. The present work thus provides a robust framework for future, more deeply taxon-sampled, phylogenetic and evolutionary studies of the families and subfamilies of Cerambycidae sensu lato and other Chrysomeloidea. In addition to the phylogenetics of Cerambycidae, I was also interested in the evolution of a curious morphological alteration in the group. Some cerambycids have evolved setal tufts resembling bottle brushes on their antennae. The function of these interesting appendages remains unknown and their structures have not been examined using scanning electron microscopy. As such, the sensilla present on the tufted antennae of the cerambycid species Cirrhicera sallei Thomson (subfamily Lamiinae) were investigated using scanning electron microscopy. This work serves as a first step towards better understanding the function and evolution of these unusual antennal features in cerambycids.
The Higher-Level Phylogeny of Cerambycidae Sensu Lato and New Insights Into the Structure of Tufted Antennae
Author: Stephanie Haddad
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Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Cerambycidae (longhorned beetles) is a species-rich family of mostly wood-feeding beetles containing nearly 35,000 species. It belongs to the superfamily Chrysomeloidea and includes many ecologically and economically significant species. The higher-level phylogeny of Cerambycidae has never been robustly reconstructed using molecular phylogenetic data or a representative sample of higher taxa, and its internal relationships and evolutionary history remain the subjects of ongoing debate. As such, the systematics and evolution of Chrysomeloidea were reviewed herein to provide context for reconstructing the phylogeny of longhorned beetles using molecular phylogenetic data/analyses. The first higher-level molecular phylogeny of Cerambycidae was reconstructed via analysis of phylogenomic data from 522 single copy nuclear genes, generated via anchored hybrid enrichment. The taxon sample included exemplars of all families and 23/30 subfamilies of superfamily Chrysomeloidea (longhorned beetles, leaf beetles, and their relatives). The inferred phylogenetic hypotheses revealed a monophyletic Cerambycidae sensu stricto in all but one analysis, and a polyphyletic Cerambycidae sensu lato. When monophyletic, Cerambycidae sensu stricto was sister to the family Disteniidae. Relationships among the subfamilies of Cerambycidae sensu stricto were also recovered with strong statistical support, except for Cerambycinae, which was rendered paraphyletic by Dorcasomus (Dorcasominae) in the nucleotide (but not amino acid) trees. Most other chrysomeloid families represented by more than one terminal taxon & ndash; Chrysomelidae, Disteniidae, Vesperidae, and Orsodacnidae & ndash; were monophyletic, but Megalopodidae was rendered paraphyletic by Cheloderus (Oxypeltidae). These results corroborate relationships previously inferred from morphological data, while also reporting several novel relationships. The present work thus provides a robust framework for future, more deeply taxon-sampled, phylogenetic and evolutionary studies of the families and subfamilies of Cerambycidae sensu lato and other Chrysomeloidea. In addition to the phylogenetics of Cerambycidae, I was also interested in the evolution of a curious morphological alteration in the group. Some cerambycids have evolved setal tufts resembling bottle brushes on their antennae. The function of these interesting appendages remains unknown and their structures have not been examined using scanning electron microscopy. As such, the sensilla present on the tufted antennae of the cerambycid species Cirrhicera sallei Thomson (subfamily Lamiinae) were investigated using scanning electron microscopy. This work serves as a first step towards better understanding the function and evolution of these unusual antennal features in cerambycids.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Cerambycidae (longhorned beetles) is a species-rich family of mostly wood-feeding beetles containing nearly 35,000 species. It belongs to the superfamily Chrysomeloidea and includes many ecologically and economically significant species. The higher-level phylogeny of Cerambycidae has never been robustly reconstructed using molecular phylogenetic data or a representative sample of higher taxa, and its internal relationships and evolutionary history remain the subjects of ongoing debate. As such, the systematics and evolution of Chrysomeloidea were reviewed herein to provide context for reconstructing the phylogeny of longhorned beetles using molecular phylogenetic data/analyses. The first higher-level molecular phylogeny of Cerambycidae was reconstructed via analysis of phylogenomic data from 522 single copy nuclear genes, generated via anchored hybrid enrichment. The taxon sample included exemplars of all families and 23/30 subfamilies of superfamily Chrysomeloidea (longhorned beetles, leaf beetles, and their relatives). The inferred phylogenetic hypotheses revealed a monophyletic Cerambycidae sensu stricto in all but one analysis, and a polyphyletic Cerambycidae sensu lato. When monophyletic, Cerambycidae sensu stricto was sister to the family Disteniidae. Relationships among the subfamilies of Cerambycidae sensu stricto were also recovered with strong statistical support, except for Cerambycinae, which was rendered paraphyletic by Dorcasomus (Dorcasominae) in the nucleotide (but not amino acid) trees. Most other chrysomeloid families represented by more than one terminal taxon & ndash; Chrysomelidae, Disteniidae, Vesperidae, and Orsodacnidae & ndash; were monophyletic, but Megalopodidae was rendered paraphyletic by Cheloderus (Oxypeltidae). These results corroborate relationships previously inferred from morphological data, while also reporting several novel relationships. The present work thus provides a robust framework for future, more deeply taxon-sampled, phylogenetic and evolutionary studies of the families and subfamilies of Cerambycidae sensu lato and other Chrysomeloidea. In addition to the phylogenetics of Cerambycidae, I was also interested in the evolution of a curious morphological alteration in the group. Some cerambycids have evolved setal tufts resembling bottle brushes on their antennae. The function of these interesting appendages remains unknown and their structures have not been examined using scanning electron microscopy. As such, the sensilla present on the tufted antennae of the cerambycid species Cirrhicera sallei Thomson (subfamily Lamiinae) were investigated using scanning electron microscopy. This work serves as a first step towards better understanding the function and evolution of these unusual antennal features in cerambycids.
New Insights on the Phylogeny of the Lytoceratoidea (Ammonitina) from the Septal Lobe and Its Functional Interpretation
The Weevil Rostrum (Coleoptera, Curculionoidea)
Author: Steven R. Davis
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Beetles
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
The current classification of weevils has witnessed vast improvements at higher phylogenetic levels, though much remains unstable at the lower levels. In order to develop a more robust morphological character system for cladistic analysis of the higher lineages and to gain a comprehensive understanding of the structure of a hallmark feature of weevils, a comparative study was conducted of rostra throughout Curculionoidea. Semithin sections were made of the rostra of 36 exemplar genera representing all seven currently recognized weevil families, as well as 19 of 21 subfamilies within the largest family, Curculionidae, and internal structures were examined for phylogenetically informative characters. While the morphological diversity of rostral forms is impressive, general trends are apparent with respect to life-history traits and modes of feeding. Exploration of internal rostral morphology has yielded valuable but previously unexplored characters that greatly complement the external characters of this structure. Together, these features provide new insight for settling current incongruence at the higher levels of classification.
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ISBN:
Category : Beetles
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
The current classification of weevils has witnessed vast improvements at higher phylogenetic levels, though much remains unstable at the lower levels. In order to develop a more robust morphological character system for cladistic analysis of the higher lineages and to gain a comprehensive understanding of the structure of a hallmark feature of weevils, a comparative study was conducted of rostra throughout Curculionoidea. Semithin sections were made of the rostra of 36 exemplar genera representing all seven currently recognized weevil families, as well as 19 of 21 subfamilies within the largest family, Curculionidae, and internal structures were examined for phylogenetically informative characters. While the morphological diversity of rostral forms is impressive, general trends are apparent with respect to life-history traits and modes of feeding. Exploration of internal rostral morphology has yielded valuable but previously unexplored characters that greatly complement the external characters of this structure. Together, these features provide new insight for settling current incongruence at the higher levels of classification.
Phylogeny of Geophilomorph Centipedes: Old Wisdom and New Insights from Morphology
Author: Donatella Foddai
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ISBN: 9788385192961
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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ISBN: 9788385192961
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Studying Vibrational Communication
Author: Reginald B. Cocroft
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3662436078
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
This volume explains the key ideas, questions and methods involved in studying the hidden world of vibrational communication in animals. The authors dispel the notion that this form of communication is difficult to study and show how vibrational signaling is a key to social interactions in species that live in contact with a substrate, whether it be a grassy lawn, a rippling stream or a tropical forest canopy. This ancient and widespread form of social exchange is also remarkably understudied. A frontier in animal behavior, it offers unparalleled opportunities for discovery and for addressing general questions in communication and social evolution. In addition to reviews of advances made in the study of several animal taxa, this volume also explores topics such as vibrational communication networks, the interaction of acoustic and vibrational communication, the history of the field, the evolution of signal production and reception and establishing a common vocabulary.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3662436078
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
This volume explains the key ideas, questions and methods involved in studying the hidden world of vibrational communication in animals. The authors dispel the notion that this form of communication is difficult to study and show how vibrational signaling is a key to social interactions in species that live in contact with a substrate, whether it be a grassy lawn, a rippling stream or a tropical forest canopy. This ancient and widespread form of social exchange is also remarkably understudied. A frontier in animal behavior, it offers unparalleled opportunities for discovery and for addressing general questions in communication and social evolution. In addition to reviews of advances made in the study of several animal taxa, this volume also explores topics such as vibrational communication networks, the interaction of acoustic and vibrational communication, the history of the field, the evolution of signal production and reception and establishing a common vocabulary.
New Caledonia
Author: P. Maurizot
Publisher: Geological Society of London
ISBN: 1786204665
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
This memoir summarizes the current knowledge of New Caledonia’s geology, geodynamic evolution, and mineral resources, based on published and unpublished information. It comprises 10 research papers, each addressing a particular geological assemblage or topic. After an introductory chapter, and a review of the published geodynamic models of evolution of the SW Pacific, chapters 3 to 5 focus on the main geological assemblages of Grande Terre: the Pre-Late Cretaceous basement terranes, the Late Cretaceous to Eocene cover, and the Eocene subduction-obduction complex, one of the largest and best-preserved in the world. Chapter 6 is devoted to the Loyalty Islands and Ridge. Chapter 7 deals with the mostly terrestrial post-obduction units including regolith. Chapter 8 deals with palaeobiogeography and discuss plausible scenarios of biotic evolution. Chapters 9 and 10 provide an comprehensive review of New Caledonia’s mineral resources. The volume will interest stratigraphers, sedimentologists, marine geologists, palaeontologists, palaeogeographers, igneous and metamorphic petrologists, geochemists, geochronologists, and specialists in tectonics, geodynamic evolution, regolith, ophiolites, and economic geology.
Publisher: Geological Society of London
ISBN: 1786204665
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
This memoir summarizes the current knowledge of New Caledonia’s geology, geodynamic evolution, and mineral resources, based on published and unpublished information. It comprises 10 research papers, each addressing a particular geological assemblage or topic. After an introductory chapter, and a review of the published geodynamic models of evolution of the SW Pacific, chapters 3 to 5 focus on the main geological assemblages of Grande Terre: the Pre-Late Cretaceous basement terranes, the Late Cretaceous to Eocene cover, and the Eocene subduction-obduction complex, one of the largest and best-preserved in the world. Chapter 6 is devoted to the Loyalty Islands and Ridge. Chapter 7 deals with the mostly terrestrial post-obduction units including regolith. Chapter 8 deals with palaeobiogeography and discuss plausible scenarios of biotic evolution. Chapters 9 and 10 provide an comprehensive review of New Caledonia’s mineral resources. The volume will interest stratigraphers, sedimentologists, marine geologists, palaeontologists, palaeogeographers, igneous and metamorphic petrologists, geochemists, geochronologists, and specialists in tectonics, geodynamic evolution, regolith, ophiolites, and economic geology.
Australian Weevils: Obituary: Elwood Curtin Zimmerman, 1912-2004, Curculionidae: Entiminae Part I, literature consulted II
Author: Elwood Curtin Zimmerman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780643051478
Category : Beetles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Publisher:
ISBN: 9780643051478
Category : Beetles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Host-plants of Chrysomelidae of the World
Author: Pierre Jolivet
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789073348424
Category : Chrysomelidae
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789073348424
Category : Chrysomelidae
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
American Entomologists
Author: Arnold Mallis
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 606
Book Description
Some 211 lengthy biographies about outstanding, deceased, North American entomologists. Emphasis on the lives of the men, rather than their accomplishments. Entries are discussed under 14 general categories. References. Photographs. Name index.
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ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 606
Book Description
Some 211 lengthy biographies about outstanding, deceased, North American entomologists. Emphasis on the lives of the men, rather than their accomplishments. Entries are discussed under 14 general categories. References. Photographs. Name index.
Wasps of the Genus Trypoxylon Subgenus Trypargilum in North America
Author: Rollin E. Coville
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520096516
Category : Insects
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520096516
Category : Insects
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description