The first corydalid larva (Megaloptera: Corydalidae) with gut-contents from the Early Cretaceous Jehol biota of northeastern China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cretres.2019.03.015
Abstract: Abstract The fossil record of the family Corydalidae (Megaloptera) is rare with only six reported species and several undescribed larvae from the Middle Jurassic to Eocene. Little is known about the food habits and digestive… read more here.
Keywords: corydalid larva; gut contents; megaloptera; first corydalid ... See more keywords
Non-adaptive Radiation Promotes Phenotypic Diversification and Convergent Evolution of Aposematic Mimicry in a Highly Diverse Genus of Megaloptera
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DOI: 10.1093/sysbio/syaf030
Abstract: Abstract Evolutionary radiations are considered key processes underlying the origin of biodiversity. Notably, the mechanisms driving these radiations can vary across organisms and often involve a complex interplay of abiotic and biotic factors. Empirical studies… read more here.
Keywords: megaloptera; genus; adaptive radiation; phenotypic diversification ... See more keywords
First records of adult feeding in Megaloptera (Corydalidae, Corydalinae) from Mexico and their possible relationship with the increase in life span.
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DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4341.2.11
Abstract: Knowledge of the natural history of the order Megaloptera is incomplete. Immatures are long-lived and widely known for their role as aquatic predators (Contreras-Ramos 1998; Azevêdo & Hamada 2007), yet information on habits of the… read more here.
Keywords: megaloptera; first records; records adult; contreras ramos ... See more keywords
Mitogenomic Insights into Temperature Adaptation: A Comparative Study of the Subfamily Corydalinae Davis, 1903 (Megaloptera: Corydalidae)
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DOI: 10.3390/insects16111151
Abstract: Simple Summary Corydalinae Davis, 1903, is a subfamily of Corydalidae in the order Megaloptera with 177 dobsonfly species. Larvae of Corydalinae are predatory and inhabit lotic habitats in montane areas. Mitochondrial genes might be exposed… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; megaloptera; corydalinae davis; davis 1903 ... See more keywords