Ecological radiations of insects in the Mesozoic.
Trends Ecol Evol
; 37(6): 529-540, 2022 06.
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ABSTRACT
The Mesozoic is a key era for the rise of the modern insect fauna. Among the most important evolutionary events in Mesozoic insects are the radiation of holometabolous insects, the origin of eusocial and parasitoid insects, diversification of pollinating insects, and development of advanced mimicry and camouflage. These events are closely associated with the diversification of insect ecological behaviors and colonization of new ecospaces. At the same time, insects had evolved more complex and closer ecological associations with various plants and animals. Mesozoic insects played a key and underappreciated ecological role in reconstructing and maintaining terrestrial ecosystems. A greater understanding of the history of insects may help to mitigate future changes in insect diversity and abundance.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Écosystème
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Fossiles
Limites:
Animals
Langue:
En
Journal:
Trends Ecol Evol
Année:
2022
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Article