Emerging trends in molecular systematics and molecular phylogeny of mayflies (Insecta: Ephemeroptera)

Current trends are reviewed in the molecular systematics and phylogeny of the Ephemeroptera (mayflies), an ancient monophyletic lineage of pterygote insects. Theories of mayfly origins are analyzed, followed by a discussion of higher classification schemes in light of recent developments in molecu...

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Main Authors: K.G. Sivaramakrishnan, K.A. Subramanian, M. Arunachalam, C.S. Kumar, S. Sundar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wildlife Information Liaison Development Society 2011-08-01
Series:Journal of Threatened Taxa
Online Access:http://threatenedtaxa.org/index.php/JoTT/article/view/689