Significant new taxonomic tool for Carabidae (Insecta: Coleoptera): endophallus inflation methods revised

A review of the use of the genital structures in taxonomic studies of Carabidae Latreille, 1802 is provided. The pros and cons of different existing methods are briefly discussed. A modified method of preparing and using the aedeagal endophallus is elaboratated. An evaluation of the utility of...

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Main Authors: М. Janovska, А.V. Anichtchenko, T. Erwin
Format: Article
Language:Russian
Published: Russian Academy of Science. Southern Scientific Centre. Federal Research Centre 2013-08-01
Series:Кавказский энтомологический бюллетень
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Online Access:http://www.ssc-ras.ru/files/files/5_%20Janovska.pdf