The evolution of bioluminescence in cantharoids (Coleoptera: Elateroidea)

被引：76

作者：

Branham, MA ^{[1
]}

Wenzel, JW ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Ohio State Univ, Dept Entomol, Museum Biol Divers, Columbus, OH 43212 USA

来源：

FLORIDA ENTOMOLOGIST | 2001年 / 84卷 / 04期

关键词：

bioluminescence; Lampyridae; Omalisidae; Phengodidae; Rhagophthalmidae; Harmatelia; Drilaster; Pterotus;

D O I：

10.2307/3496389

中图分类号：

Q96 [昆虫学];

学科分类号：

摘要：

We present the first cladistic analysis of genera in the family Lampyridae and other closely related beetles. A monophyletic concept of Lampyridae is established, The phylogenetic positions of the luminous cantharoid families [Omalisidae, Rhagophthalmidae and Phengodidae] in relation to Lampyridae are discussed, as well as the implications of the evolution of bioluminescence and photic signaling in this group of beetles. The Rhagophthalmidae appears to include Dioptoma and Diplocladon (formerly located in Phengodidae) and the Phengodidae apparently includes Stenocladius (formerly of Lampyridae). Harmatelia, Drilaster and Pterotus are transferred to Elateroidea insertae sedis and not included in Lampyridae where they were sometimes placed.

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页码：565 / 586

页数：22