Elsevier eBooks, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 504 - 516
Published: Nov. 25, 2022
Language: Английский
Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 182, P. 107753 - 107753
Published: March 9, 2023
Cockroaches, an ancient and diverse group of insects on earth that originated in the Carboniferous, displays a wide array morphology or biology diversity. The spermatheca is organ insect reproductive system; diversity spermathecae might be adaption to different mating sperm storage strategies. Yet consensus about phylogenetic relationships among main lineages Blattodea evolution has not been reached until now. Here we added transcriptome data Anaplectidae for first time supplemented other family level groups (such as Blaberidae, Corydiidae) address pending issues. Our results showed Blattoidea was recovered sister Corydioidea, which strongly supported by molecular evidence. In Blattoidea, (Lamproblattidae + Anaplectidae) (Cryptocercidae Termitoidae) our data. Blaberoidea, Pseudophyllodromiidae Blaberidae were monophyletic, while Blattellidae found paraphyletic with respect Malaccina. Ectobius sylvestris Malaccina discoidalis formed Blaberoidea; (except discoidalis) Nyctiboridae Blaberidae. Corydiidae non-monophyletic due embedding Nocticola sp. ASR analysis suggested primary present common ancestor, it transformed at least six times during evolutionary history Blattodea. could described unidirectional trend: increased size accommodate more sperm. Furthermore, major splits within existing genera cockroaches occurred Upper Paleogene Neogene. study provides strong support relationship three superfamilies offers some new insights into phylogeny cockroaches. Meanwhile, this also basic knowledge patterns.
Language: Английский
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BMC Biology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 23(1)
Published: March 27, 2025
Language: Английский
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Zoologica Scripta, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 52(3), P. 264 - 278
Published: Jan. 29, 2023
Abstract Urostylididae, a phytophagous heteropteran family that feeds on the sap of various trees and shrubs, comprises 8 genera 173 species. Its phylogeny has received little attention, no studies have revealed its generic monophyly or relationships. We present first molecular Urostylididae based complete mitogenomes nuclear ribosomal genes from almost all representative species, using maximum likelihood analysis Bayesian inference. All phylogenetic results showed overall consistent topological relationships, indicating polyphyly three most speciose genera, Urolabida , Urochela Urostylis . Among monotypic Chelurotropella formed stable relationship with wui in trees, Cobbenicoris was sister group fici but position variation among Urochellus cuneata species two more different trees. The smaller genus Tessaromerus always to tricarinata their positions varied Thus, currently recognized are unreliable. Furthermore, our suggested some incongruence produced analytical methods data sets, mainly deep internal nodes, short branches low support values. Given quartet‐based evaluation system branch patterns, underwent rapid radiation resulting incomplete lineage sorting introgression making analyses sensitive method used. Moreover, might caused morphological homoplasy diagnostic characters leading taxonomic confusion for Urostylididae. Therefore, thorough revision this is needed.
Language: Английский
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eLife, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12
Published: July 14, 2023
Mermithid nematodes are obligate invertebrate parasites dating back to the Early Cretaceous. Their fossil record is sparse, especially before Cenozoic, thus little known about their early host associations. This study reports 16 new mermithids associated with insect hosts from mid-Cretaceous Kachin amber, 12 of which include previously unknown hosts. These fossils indicate that mermithid parasitism invertebrates was already widespread and played an important role in terrestrial ecosystem. Remarkably, three (bristletails, barklice, perforissid planthoppers) were be parasitized by both past present. Furthermore, our shows contrast Cenozoic counterparts, Cretaceous including more abundant non-holometabolous insects. result suggests had not completely exploited dominant Holometabola as until Cenozoic. reveals what appears a vanished history
Language: Английский
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Genes, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(1), P. 13 - 13
Published: Dec. 20, 2023
Lamiinae is the largest subfamily of Cerambycidae (longhorn beetles), with approximately 21,863 described species. Previous phylogenetic studies showed that this was monophyletic, but relationship between tribes still controversial. Partial molecular data and species morphological characteristics are not sufficient to resolve perfectly. At same time, full mitochondrial genome contains more comprehensive genetic data. Benefiting from development next-generation sequencing (NGS), genomes can be easily acquired used as reliable markers investigate relationships within Cerambycidae. Using NGS technology, we obtained 11 sequences Based on newly generated dataset matrix, reconstructed phylogeny Lamiinae. The Bayesian Inference Maximum Likelihood analyses strongly support monophyly four (Lamiini, Batocerini, Mesosini, Saperdini), whereas tribe Acanthocinini identified paraphyletic. Other structural features were also observed: start codon in nad1 gene all TTG; 17–22 bp intergenic spacers (IGS) a ‘TACTA’ motif found trnS2 nad1. Moreover, two long IGS Mesosa myops Batocera sp. Tandem repeats
Language: Английский
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Nature Communications, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(1)
Published: May 24, 2024
Abstract Plant–herbivore interactions reciprocally influence species’ evolutionary trajectories. These have led to many physical and chemical defenses across the plant kingdom. Some plants even evolved indirect defense strategies outsource their protection ant bodyguards by bribing them with a sugary reward (nectar). Identifying processes underpinning these provide insight into evolution of plant-animal interactions. Using cross-kingdom, phylogenetic approach, we examined convergent ant-guarding nectaries ferns flowering plants. Here, discover that originated in concurrently during Cretaceous, coinciding rise associations ants. While steadily through time, showed pronounced lag nearly 100 My between origin subsequent diversification Cenozoic. Importantly, find as transitioned from forest floor canopy, they secondarily recruited existing ant-angiosperm relationships.
Language: Английский
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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 121(38)
Published: Sept. 9, 2024
More than 50% of all animal species are insects that undergo complete metamorphosis. The key innovation these holometabolous is a pupal stage between the larva and adult when most structures completely rebuilt. Why this extreme lifestyle evolved unclear. Here, we test hypothesis trade-off growth differentiation explains evolution novelty. Using comparative approach, find grow much faster hemimetabolous insects. theoretical model, then show how holometaboly evolves under growth-differentiation identify conditions which such temporal decoupling favored. Our work supports notion life history to remove developmental constraints on fast growth, primarily high mortality.
Language: Английский
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BMC Biology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 21(1)
Published: Oct. 9, 2023
Abstract Background Phasmatodea (stick and leaf insects) play a central role on the debate regarding wing reduction loss, its wings are putative reacquisition from secondarily wingless ancestors based solely extant species. A pivotal taxon in this respect is species-poor Timematodea, consisting of approximately 21 species, which form sister group all remaining winged or stick insects, Euphasmatodea. Results Herein, new fossils Timematodea mid-Cretaceous Kachin amber reported, with species co-occurring. The palaeogeographic distributions Holophasmatodea summarized, showing their wide paleo-distributions. phylogenetic analysis morphological characters confirms earliest-diverging lineage Breviala cretacea gen. et sp. nov. possible relationships among families Holophasmatodea. These critical for reconstruction patterns evolution early Phasmatodea. Conclusions suggest that once had wings, at least during mid-Cretaceous. occurrences imply probably have been widely distributed since Jurassic. ancestral-state indicates common were winged, reductions losses Euphasmatodea occurred independently Cretaceous, loss forewing earlier than hind wings.
Language: Английский
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Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10
Published: Aug. 9, 2022
Odorant-binding proteins (OBPs) are encoded by a gene family involved in the perception of olfactory signals insects. This chemosensory has been advocated as candidate to mediate host preference and shifts insects, although it also participates other physiological processes. Remarkable differences OBP repertoire have described across insect groups, suggesting an accelerated turnover rate. The genus Drosophila , is valuable resource for ecological genomics studies since comprises groups ecologically diverse species there genome data many them. Here, we investigate molecular evolution this 19 genomes, including melanogaster repleta which mostly associated with rotting fruit cacti, respectively. We compared among closely related group, different subfamilies Cactaceae that represent disparate chemical challenges flies. found size varies widely between species, ranging from 39 54 OBPs. Indeed, more than 54% these genes organized clusters located on chromosomes X, 2, 5, distribution conserved throughout genus. sizes group D. virilis ( - radiation) were smaller group. tested alternative evolutionary models rates based scenarios. heterogeneous (GR) comparisons involving columnar cactus specialists, prickly pear dwellers lineages, rapid compatible positive selection specific genes. Taking ours previous results together, propose adaptation hypothesize adoption cactophilic lifestyle members family.
Language: Английский
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Current Biology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 32(23), P. 5165 - 5171.e2
Published: Nov. 8, 2022
Language: Английский
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