The Science of Nature, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 110(4)
Published: July 18, 2023
Language: Английский
PeerJ, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11, P. e15874 - e15874
Published: Oct. 17, 2023
Applying consistent terminology for morphological traits across different taxa is a highly pertinent task in the study of morphology and evolution. Different terminologies same can generate bias phylogeny prevent correct homology assessments. This situation exacerbated male genitalia Hymenoptera, specifically Ichneumonoidea, which not standardized has been fully aligned with rest Hymenoptera. In current contribution, we review terms used to describe skeletal features provide list authors associated previously terminology. We propose unified that be utilized order recommended terms. Further, discuss genital musculature superfamily Ichneumonoidea based on previous literature novel observations align muscles literature.
Language: Английский
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Journal of Morphology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 285(9)
Published: Aug. 27, 2024
The male genitalia of insects are among the most variable, complex, and informative character systems for evolutionary analysis taxonomic purposes. Because these general properties, many generations systematists have struggled to develop a theory homology alignment parts. This struggle continues present day, where fundamentally different models nomenclatures Hymenoptera, example, applied. Here, we take multimodal approach digitalize comprehensively document genital skeletomuscular anatomy bullet ant (Paraponera clavata; Hymenoptera: Formicidae), including hand dissection, synchrotron radiation microcomputed tomography, microphotography, scanning electron microscopy, confocal laser 3D-printing. Through this work, generate several new concepts structure form such as endophallic sclerite (=fibula ducti), which were able evaluate in detail first time any species. Based on phenomic anatomical study comparison with other Holometabola Hexapoda, reconsider homologies insect more broadly, propose series clarifications support penis-gonopod identity. Specifically, use Paraponera broadly an empirical case hierarchical by applying refining 5-category classification serial homologs from DiFrisco et al. (2023) (DLW23) all our formalized concepts. this, find that: (1) geometry is critical attribute account ontology, especially individually identifiable attributes positionally indexed hence can be recognized homomorphic; (2) definition "structure" proposed DLW23 difficult apply, likely heterogeneous; (3) formative elements, or spatially defined foldings in- evaginations epidermis cuticle, important yet overlooked class homomorphs. We morphogenetic model female genitalia, analogous gene-tree species-tree mappings specifically. For structures evaluated study, provide 3D-printable - without musculature, various states digital dissection facilitate development tactile understanding. Our treatment P. clavata serves basic template future studies will substantially improved automation collections-based data processing pipelines, that is, collectomics. Hymenoptera Anatomy Ontology resource include effort, best practice should linked.
Language: Английский
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Elsevier eBooks, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 469 - 524
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
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Elsevier eBooks, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 191 - 225
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
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Journal of Morphology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 283(6), P. 693 - 770
Published: April 4, 2022
Recent studies of insect anatomy evince a trend towards comprehensive and integrative investigation individual traits their evolutionary relationships. The abdomen ants, however, remains critically understudied. To address this shortcoming, we describe the abdominal Amblyopone australis Erichson, using multimodal approach combining manual dissection, histology, microcomputed tomography. We focus on skeletomusculature, but additionally metapleural metasomal exocrine glands, morphology circulatory, digestive, reproductive, nervous systems. muscles dorsal vessel ducts venom Dufour's gland, characterize visceral anal musculature. Through comparison with other major ant lineages, apoid wasps, hymenopteran outgroups, provide first approximation complete skeletomuscular groundplan in Formicidae, nomenclatural schema generally applicable to hexapod abdomen. All skeletal were identifiable homologs, while observe potential apomorphies pregenital skeleton sting Specifically, propose eighth coxocoxal muscle as an synapomorphy; consider possible transformation series contributing distribution states sternal apodemes Hymenoptera, Hexapoda; possibly synapomorphic loss seventh sternal-eighth gonapophyseal vespiform Aculeata. homologize ovipositor across summarize demonstrated hypothetical functions also give new interpretation proximal processes gonapophyses VIII ventromedial gonocoxites IX, make suggestions context ontology. Finally, discuss utility techniques applied emphasize value primary anatomical research.
Language: Английский
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Insect Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: Jan. 28, 2024
Abstract Insect legs play a crucial role in various modes of locomotion, including walking, jumping, swimming, and other forms movement. The flexibility their leg joints is critical enabling locomotion. frog‐legged leaf beetle Sagra femorata possesses remarkably enlarged hind legs, which are considered to be adaptation that enables the species withstand external pressures. When confronted with threats, S. initiates stress response by rapidly rotating its backward upward specific angle, thereby potentially intimidating potential assailants. Based on video analysis, we identified 4 distinct phases rotation process , were determined range angles (0°−168.77°). Utilizing micro‐computed tomography (micro‐CT) technology, performed 3‐dimensional (3D) reconstruction conducted relative positioning volumetric analysis metacoxa metatrochanter . Our revealed metacoxa–trochanter joint “screw‐nut” structure connected muscles, regulate legs. Further testing using 3D‐printed model demonstrated possession self‐locking mechanism capable securing positions prevent excessive dislocation. It can envisioned this holds for application bio‐inspired robotics.
Language: Английский
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Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 71(1), P. 111 - 176
Published: April 19, 2024
As the only direct records of history evolution, it is critical to determine geological source biota-bearing fossils. Through application synchrotron-radiation micro-computed tomography (SR-µ-CT), Fourier-transformed infrared-spectroscopy (FT-IR), visual evaluation ultraviolet fluorescence (UV-VS), radiocarbon dating ( 14 C quantification), and historical sleuthing, we were able identify sort 161 (83 Baltic amber, 71 Copal 7 Kauri gum pieces) individually numbered largely mislabeled pieces East African Defaunation resin (~145 years old) copal (~390 old), as well amber (~35 million from Phyletisches Museum collection. Based on this collection, define two new species: ‡ Amphientomum knorrei Weingardt, Bock & Boudinot, sp. nov. (Psocodea: Amphientomidae, copal) † Baltistena nigrispinata Batelka, Tröger Bock, (Coleoptera: Mordellidae, amber). For selected taxa, provide systematic reviews fossil record, including: for which a key all species , extant extinct, recognize junior synonymy Am. ectostriolatum Li, 2002 (an unjustified emendation) under ectostriolate 1999 syn. ); ant genus Yantaromyrmex clades Dorylinae, Plagiolepidini, Camponotus Crematogaster Pheidole (Formicidae); Nevrorthidae (Neuroptera); Doliopygus Curculionidae: Platypodinae). We synonymize Palaeoseopsis Enderlein, 1925 with Pictet, 1854, transfer one forming Lithoseopsis indentatum (Turner, 1975), comb. To prevent uncritical usage unidentifiable fossils attributed macroevolutionary analysis, 29 form Camponotites Steinbach, 1967, consider be most useful incertae sedis in Formicinae. treat Ctt. ullrichi (Bachmayer, 1960), hence invalid stat. also Ca. mengei Mayr, 1868 its synonym igneus genus, Eocamponotus gen. Camponotini. Concluding our revision fossils, palaeopterus (Zhang, 1989) Liometopum (Dolichoderinae), resulting L. palaeopterum Shanwangella Zhang, 1989, 1861. Because type specimens genera Palaeosminthurus Pierce Gibron, 1962, rev. Pseudocamponotus Carpenter, 1930 are due poor preservation, these taxa avoid unsupported use available names divergence calibration points, three collective taxon that Myrmicinae, Incertogaster In. aurora (LaPolla Greenwalt, 2015), praecursor (Emery, 1891), primitiva (Radchenko Dlussky, 2019), Finally, Ph. cordata (Holl, 1829) back designate neotype collection based evidence. All plus depicted 3D cybertypes µ-CT scan data. introduce convention double dagger symbol (‡) indicate or resin, may yet extant. further contextualize results, discussion classification, Kleinkuhren locality, multiple attributed. conclude conspecti biological problems increasing potential phylogenetic paleontology.
Language: Английский
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Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(1)
Published: Aug. 2, 2022
Abstract In many extreme arid ecosystems, insects constitute major faunal components and are key contributors in nutrient cycling. Previous research on xerophily has focused adult forms. This study investigates skeletomuscular behavioural adaptations of the Kalahari sandworm beetle larvae ( Gonopus tibialis Fabricius) for dwelling sand. Microcomputed tomography enabled cuticle thickness distribution analysis, revealing structural reinforcements mandibular edge, middle part head, ventral side front legs. Laboratory observations analysis muscular system allowed definition functional description elements digging apparatus larvae. Obtained results point to crucial role head mandibles process. These important understanding desert ecology pose a challenge develop newer excavation techniques.
Language: Английский
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Journal of Morphology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 284(6)
Published: March 17, 2023
The morphology of the adult free-living females Mengenilla moldrzyki and Eoxenos laboulbenei (Strepsiptera, Mengenillidae) was documented with µCT-based 3D reconstructions histological serial sections. External internal features both species are characterized by far-reaching specialization structural simplification. well-developed mandibles moved large muscles. Other mouthparts their corresponding musculature simplified or absent. brain is partly shifted into prothorax. It followed a single postcerebral ganglionic complex also containing subesophageal ganglion an unpaired abdominal nerve. Postcephalic sclerites absent, except for plate-like pronotum small pleural sclerites. Wings associated muscles missing. lumina midgut anterior hindgut disconnected. Seven bulb-shaped Malpighian tubules in M. highest number yet described Strepsiptera. 10-segmented abdomen lacks appendages. An birth organ opens ventrally on segment VII. entire body cavity filled numerous freely floating eggs, 1386 specimen 721 E. laboulbenei. Genital ducts, defined gonads, genital glands female Mengenillidae discussed respect to sexual dimorphism postembryonic stages. Phylogenetic implications outlined.
Language: Английский
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Integrative Organismal Biology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 5(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Jumping is a rapid locomotory mode widespread in terrestrial organisms. However, it rare specialization ants. Forward jumping has been reported within four distantly related ant genera: Gigantiops, Harpegnathos, Myrmecia, and Odontomachus. The temporal engagement of legs/body parts during jump, however, varies across these genera. It unknown what morphological adaptations underlie such behaviors whether ants solely driven directly by muscle contraction or additionally relies on elastic recoil mechanism. We investigated the for behavior comparing differences musculature between non-jumping relatives using X-ray micro-CT 3D morphometrics. found that size-specific volumes trochanter depressor (scm6) middle hind legs are 3-5 times larger ants, one coxal remotor (scm2) reduced volume and/or legs. Notably, enlargement other groups linked to body engaged jump. Furthermore, direct comparison architecture revealed two significant vs. ants: First, relative Physiological Cross-Sectional Area (PCSA) muscles all three were except front Odontomachus rixosus Myrmecia nigrocincta; second, fiber length was shorter compared counterparts, O. M. nigrocincta. These results suggest difference largely invested area (PCSA), not length. There no clear pennation angle Additionally, we report leg longer Based observed possible work power output jumps, surmise contractions suffice explain performance species, rixosus, where lack data prevents us from drawing definitive conclusions this particular species. increased investment jumping-relevant primary adaptation separates elucidate common idiosyncratic changes underlying まとぅみ (Okinawan language-Uchinaaguchi) (Japanese) РЕЗЮМЕ (Kazakh) ZUSAMMENFASSUNG (German).
Language: Английский
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