The Phylogenetic Relationships of Tiaronthophagus n.gen. (Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae, Onthophagini) Evaluated by Phenotypic Characters

The Phylogenetic Relationships of Tiaronthophagus n.gen. (Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae, Onthophagini) Evaluated by Phenotypic Characters

A necro-coprophagous new genus tha is widespread in the whole Sub-Saharan Africa was identified within the tribe Onthophagini and named Tiaronthophagus n.gen. The new genus, which is well characterized by an exclusive set of characters, comprises, at present, 26 species. Twenty species were formerly...

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Main Authors: Angela Roggero, Philippe Moretto, Enrico Barbero, Claudia Palestrini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
systematics
new species
new genus
geometric morphometrics
combined phylogenetic analysis
biogeography
necro-coprophagous habits
Afrotropical distribution
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/10/3/64

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