Remarkable sexually dimorphic features of Coniceromyia (Diptera: Phoridae): evolution in the light of phylogeny and comparative evidence about their function

Abstract Coniceromyia is a genus of 100 species of phorid flies mostly distributed in the Neotropical region. The genus is distinguishable based on several male-exclusive features in different parts of the body, many of which are unique among the Phoridae. In addition, many species of Coniceromyia h...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Biological journal of the Linnean Society 2021-03, Vol.132 (3), p.521-538
Hauptverfasser:	Ament, Danilo C, Hash, John M, Almeida, Eduardo A B
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Comparative analysis Coniceromyia Correlation Evolution Hypopygium Males Morphology Phoridae Phylogenetics Phylogeny Physical characteristics Sexual dimorphism Sexual selection
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