A review of the genera of the tribe Clivinematini (Hemiptera: Miridae: Deraeocorinae) /
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| Other Authors: | , , |
| Format: | Thesis Book |
| Language: | English |
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1993.
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| Online Access: | ProQuest, Abstract Link to OAKTrust copy |
| Abstract: | The Clivinematini are determined to be monophyletic based on characteristics previously used to define the group, especially the presence of a transverse suture on the anterior region of the pronotum and new morphological characters on both the male and female genitalia. The tribe consists of 17 genera and 83 described species. Four monobasic genera along with the type species of the genera are described as new: Bahamamiris androsensis (Bahamas Islands); Dominicanocoris barahonensis (Dominican Republic); Henrycoris mexicanus (Mexico); Venezuelacoris tachiranus (Venezuela). The genus Zoilus Distant is a junior synonym of Hemicerocoris Lethierry, and Carassacoris Carvalho is synonymized with Guanabarea Carvalho. The genus Megamirioides Caravalho is transferred to the tribe Deraeocorini. Twenty eight additional undescribed species are recognized in this study. A key to the genera and illustrations of material used in the study are presented. Cladistic analysis of the genera of Clivinematini is performed using the Phylogenetic Analysis Using Parsimony program (PAUP) to analyze the morphological characters of adults. Characters are polarized using Deraeocoris as an outgroup and analyzed using the branch-and-bound algorithm. Results indicate that the tribe Clivinematini consists of two major monophyletic groups of genera. Sister groups and relationships among monophyletic groups of genera are presented in a cladogram and supported by evidence. |
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| Item Description: | Vita. "Major subject: Entomology." |
| Physical Description: | viii, 219 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |