Article
Molecular phylogeny of the Homoptera: a paraphyletic taxon.
Journal of molecular evolution - 1 Aug 1995
von Dohlen C D, Moran N A
Abstract excerpt
Homoptera and Heteroptera comprise a large insect assemblage, the Hemiptera. Many of the plant sap-sucking Homoptera possess unusual and complex life histories and depend on maternally inherited, intracellular bacteria to supplement their nutritionally deficient diets. Presumably in connection with their diet and lifestyles, the morphology of many Homoptera has become greatly reduced, leading to major...
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