Phylogenetic relationships of corbiculate bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae: Apini)

Bees are aculeate hymenopterans, which, altogether, comprise approximately 20,000 valid species divided into seven families, among which Apidae is one of the best known groups. In addition to the species richness, a remarkable diversity of social behaviors is known to exist within this group, ra...

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Main Author: Diego Sasso Porto
Other Authors: Eduardo Andrade Botelho de Almeida
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2015
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Online Access:http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/59/59131/tde-29122015-125541/