Evolution and genomic basis of the plant-penetrating ovipositor: a key morphological trait in herbivorous Drosophilidae
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DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2022.1938
Abstract: Herbivorous insects are extraordinarily diverse, yet are found in only one-third of insect orders. This skew may result from barriers to plant colonization, coupled with phylogenetic constraint on plant-colonizing adaptations. The plant-penetrating ovipositor, however, is… read more here.
Keywords: penetrating ovipositor; trait; key morphological; plant ... See more keywords