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Akalyptoischiidae
''Akalyptoischion'' is a genus of coccinelloid beetle, the only member of the family Akalyptoischiidae, formerly included within the family Latridiidae but was found to place outside this family in a molecular phylogenetic analysis. There are at least 24 described species in ''Akalyptoischion,'' which are native to western North America. Members of the genus are flightless, found in oak leaf litter and in the nests of pack rats A pack rat or packrat, also called a woodrat or trade rat, are any species in the North and Central American rodent genus ''Neotoma''. Pack rats have a rat-like appearance, with long tails, large ears, and large, black eyes. Pack rats are notice .... Species These three species belong to the genus ''Akalyptoischion'': * '' Akalyptoischion chandleri'' Andrews, 1976 * '' Akalyptoischion dyskritos'' * '' Akalyptoischion quadrifoveolata'' (Fall, 1899) References Coccinelloidea Coccinelloidea genera {{polyphaga-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coccinelloidea
Coccinelloidea is a superfamily of beetles in the order Coleoptera, formerly included in the superfamily Cucujoidea. There are more than 10,000 species in Coccinelloidea, including more than 6000 in the lady beetle family Coccinellidae. Morphology Adult Coccinelloidea have a reduced tarsal formula (each tarsus with 4 or 3 segments), hind coxae separated by more than 1/3 their width, the intercoxal process of abdominal ventrite 1 usually broadly rounded or truncate, hindwings with reduced anal veins and lacking a closed radial cell, the adeagus resting on its side when retracted and the phallobase usually reduced. Larval Coccinelloidea have a unisetose pretarsal claw, spiracles that are usually annular, and the sensory appendage of the second antennal segment usually as long as the third segment. Families The family constituency of this lineage has changed considerably over time, from as few as four or five recognized families in 1970 to 15 in 2015. * Akalyptoischiidae L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akalyptoischion Chandleri
''Akalyptoischion'' is a genus of coccinelloid beetle, the only member of the family Akalyptoischiidae, formerly included within the family Latridiidae but was found to place outside this family in a molecular phylogenetic analysis. There are at least 24 described species in ''Akalyptoischion,'' which are native to western North America. Members of the genus are flightless, found in oak leaf litter Plant litter (also leaf litter, tree litter, soil litter, litterfall or duff) is dead plant material (such as leaves, bark, needles, twigs, and cladodes) that have fallen to the ground. This detritus or dead organic material and its constituent ... and in the nests of pack rats. Species These three species belong to the genus ''Akalyptoischion'': * '' Akalyptoischion chandleri'' Andrews, 1976 * '' Akalyptoischion dyskritos'' * '' Akalyptoischion quadrifoveolata'' (Fall, 1899) References Coccinelloidea Coccinelloidea genera {{polyphaga-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akalyptoischion Dyskritos
''Akalyptoischion'' is a genus of coccinelloid beetle, the only member of the family Akalyptoischiidae, formerly included within the family Latridiidae but was found to place outside this family in a molecular phylogenetic analysis. There are at least 24 described species in ''Akalyptoischion,'' which are native to western North America. Members of the genus are flightless, found in oak leaf litter and in the nests of pack rats. Species These three species belong to the genus ''Akalyptoischion'': * ''Akalyptoischion chandleri ''Akalyptoischion'' is a genus of coccinelloid beetle, the only member of the family Akalyptoischiidae, formerly included within the family Latridiidae but was found to place outside this family in a molecular phylogenetic analysis. There are at ...'' Andrews, 1976 * '' Akalyptoischion dyskritos'' * '' Akalyptoischion quadrifoveolata'' (Fall, 1899) References Coccinelloidea Coccinelloidea genera {{polyphaga-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akalyptoischion Quadrifoveolata
''Akalyptoischion'' is a genus of coccinelloid beetle, the only member of the family Akalyptoischiidae, formerly included within the family Latridiidae but was found to place outside this family in a molecular phylogenetic analysis. There are at least 24 described species in ''Akalyptoischion,'' which are native to western North America. Members of the genus are flightless, found in oak leaf litter and in the nests of pack rats. Species These three species belong to the genus ''Akalyptoischion'': * ''Akalyptoischion chandleri'' Andrews, 1976 * ''Akalyptoischion dyskritos ''Akalyptoischion'' is a genus of coccinelloid beetle, the only member of the family Akalyptoischiidae, formerly included within the family Latridiidae but was found to place outside this family in a molecular phylogenetic analysis. There are at ...'' * '' Akalyptoischion quadrifoveolata'' (Fall, 1899) References Coccinelloidea Coccinelloidea genera {{polyphaga-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Latridiidae
Latridiidae (sometimes spelled "Lathridiidae") is a family of tiny, little-known beetles commonly called minute brown scavenger beetles or fungus beetles. The number of described species currently stands at around 1050 in 29 genera but the number of species is undoubtedly much higher than this and increases each time a new estimate is made. Description Adult beetles in this family are some shade of brown and between in length. The antennae have eight to eleven segments, the terminal one to three segments forming a club. The elytra are wider than the head and thorax, and are punctured by rows of small pits. The dorsal surface is rough. Most species are unable to fly. A characteristic separating latridiids from other beetles is that each leg ends in a tarsus with three segments (tarsal formula 3-3-3). The two subfamilies of latridiids differ from each other in appearance. Latridiinae are glabrous, rarely have erect setae, their dorsal surfaces are often heavily sculptured, and t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Molecular Phylogenetics
Molecular phylogenetics () is the branch of phylogeny that analyzes genetic, hereditary molecular differences, predominantly in DNA sequences, to gain information on an organism's evolutionary relationships. From these analyses, it is possible to determine the processes by which diversity among species has been achieved. The result of a molecular phylogenetic analysis is expressed in a phylogenetic tree. Molecular phylogenetics is one aspect of molecular systematics, a broader term that also includes the use of molecular data in taxonomy and biogeography. Molecular phylogenetics and molecular evolution correlate. Molecular evolution is the process of selective changes (mutations) at a molecular level (genes, proteins, etc.) throughout various branches in the tree of life (evolution). Molecular phylogenetics makes inferences of the evolutionary relationships that arise due to molecular evolution and results in the construction of a phylogenetic tree. History The theoretical frame ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leaf Litter
Plant litter (also leaf litter, tree litter, soil litter, litterfall or duff) is dead plant material (such as leaves, bark, needles, twigs, and cladodes) that have fallen to the ground. This detritus or dead organic material and its constituent nutrients are added to the top layer of soil, commonly known as the litter layer or O horizon ("O" for "organic"). Litter is an important factor in ecosystem dynamics, as it is indicative of ecological productivity and may be useful in predicting regional nutrient cycling and soil fertility. Characteristics and variability Litterfall is characterized as fresh, undecomposed, and easily recognizable (by species and type) plant debris. This can be anything from leaves, cones, needles, twigs, bark, seeds/nuts, logs, or reproductive organs (e.g. the stamen of flowering plants). Items larger than 2 cm diameter are referred to as coarse litter, while anything smaller is referred to as fine litter or litter. The type of litterfall is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pack Rat
A pack rat or packrat, also called a woodrat or trade rat, are any species in the North and Central American rodent genus ''Neotoma''. Pack rats have a rat-like appearance, with long tails, large ears, and large, black eyes. Pack rats are noticeably larger than deer mice, harvest mice, and grasshopper mice, and are usually somewhat larger than cotton rats. Species ''Neotoma'' includes three subgenera: * Subgenus ''Neotoma'' ** '' Neotoma albigula'' - white-throated woodrat *** ''Neotoma albigula varia'' - Turner Island woodrat ** '' Neotoma angustapalata'' - Tamaulipan woodrat ** ''Neotoma bryanti'' - Bryant's woodrat *** '' Neotoma bryanti anthonyi'' - Anthony's woodrat † *** '' Neotoma bryanti bunkeri'' - Bunker's woodrat † *** '' Neotoma bryanti martinensis'' - San Martín Island woodrat † ** ''Neotoma chrysomelas'' - Nicaraguan woodrat ** '' Neotoma devia'' - Arizona woodrat ** ''Neotoma findleyi'' - Findley's woodrat † ** '' Neotoma floridana'' - eastern woodrat ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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