Key innovations and the diversification of Hymenoptera
The order Hymenoptera (wasps, ants, sawflies, and bees) represents one of the most
diverse animal lineages, but whether specific key innovations have contributed to its …
diverse animal lineages, but whether specific key innovations have contributed to its …
A revised terminology for male genitalia in Hymenoptera (Insecta), with a special emphasis on Ichneumonoidea
Applying consistent terminology for morphological traits across different taxa is a highly
pertinent task in the study of morphology and evolution. Different terminologies for the same …
pertinent task in the study of morphology and evolution. Different terminologies for the same …
Ultrastructure of attachment specializations of hexapods (Arthropoda): evolutionary patterns inferred from a revised ordinal phylogeny
Attachment devices of representatives of most higher taxa of hexapods were examined.
Short descriptions of tibial, tarsal and pretarsal adhesive structures for each order are …
Short descriptions of tibial, tarsal and pretarsal adhesive structures for each order are …
[HTML][HTML] Phylogeny and classification of Hymenoptera
MJ Sharkey - Zootaxa, 2007 - mapress.com
An overview of recent advances in our understanding of the higher phylogeny and
classification is presented. Molecular and morphological cladistic and pre-cladistic studies …
classification is presented. Molecular and morphological cladistic and pre-cladistic studies …
Per arborem ad astra: Morphological adaptations to exploiting the woody habitat in the early evolution of Hymenoptera
L Vilhelmsen, GF Turrisi - Arthropod Structure & Development, 2011 - Elsevier
We survey morphological features of larval and adult wasps that undergo their entire larval
development inside wood and interpret them in view of the lifestyle. The evolution of some of …
development inside wood and interpret them in view of the lifestyle. The evolution of some of …
Skeletomusculature of Scelionidae (Hymenoptera: Platygastroidea): head and mesosoma
The skeletomusculature of the head and mesosoma of the parasitoid wasp family
Scelionidae is reviewed. Representatives of 27 scelionid genera are examined together with …
Scelionidae is reviewed. Representatives of 27 scelionid genera are examined together with …
Beyond the wasp-waist: structural diversity and phylogenetic significance of the mesosoma in apocritan wasps (Insecta: Hymenoptera)
A comprehensive data set of hymenopteran mesosomal anatomy is presented and
analysed. Eighty-nine taxa, including three outgroups, were scored for 273 characters …
analysed. Eighty-nine taxa, including three outgroups, were scored for 273 characters …
The Skeletomuscular System of the Mesosoma of Formica rufa Workers (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
The mesosoma is the power core of the ant, containing critical structural and muscular
elements for the movement of the head, legs, and metasoma. It has been hypothesized that …
elements for the movement of the head, legs, and metasoma. It has been hypothesized that …
Evolution of metapostnotum in flat wasps (Hymenoptera, Bethylidae): implications for homology assessments in Chrysidoidea
R Kawada, GO Lanes, CO Azevedo - PLoS One, 2015 - journals.plos.org
Some authors in the past based their conclusions about the limits of the metapostnotum of
Chrysidoidea based on the position of the mesophragmo-metaphragmal muscle, rather than …
Chrysidoidea based on the position of the mesophragmo-metaphragmal muscle, rather than …
Phylogeny and classification of the extant basal lineages of the Hymenoptera (Insecta)
L Vilhelmsen - Zoological journal of the Linnean Society, 2001 - academic.oup.com
The phylogeny of the basal hymenopteran lineages, including representatives of all
'symphytan'families, is anal; In total, 236 morphological characters were scored for 44 …
'symphytan'families, is anal; In total, 236 morphological characters were scored for 44 …