Phylogeographic Investigations of the Widespread, Arid-Adapted Antlion Brachynemurus sackeni Hagen (Neuroptera : Myrmeleontidae)
Joint Authors
Pitts, James P.
Wilson, Joseph S.
Williams, Kevin A.
Gunnell, Clayton F.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-12-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Several recent studies investigating patterns of diversification in widespread desert-adapted vertebrates have associated major periods of genetic differentiation to late Neogene mountain-building events; yet few projects have addressed these patterns in widespread invertebrates.
We examine phylogeographic patterns in the widespread antlion species Brachynemurus sackeni Hagen (Neuroptera: Myrmeleontidae) using a region of the mitochondrial gene cytochrome oxidase I (COI).
We then use a molecular clock to estimate divergence dates for the major lineages.
Our analyses resulted in a phylogeny that shows two distinct lineages, both of which are likely distinct species.
This reveals the first cryptic species-complex in Myrmeleontidae.
The genetic split between lineages dates to about 3.8–4.7 million years ago and may be associated with Neogene mountain building.
The phylogeographic pattern does not match patterns found in other taxa.
Future analyses within this species-complex may uncover a unique evolutionary history in this group.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wilson, Joseph S.& Williams, Kevin A.& Gunnell, Clayton F.& Pitts, James P.. 2010. Phylogeographic Investigations of the Widespread, Arid-Adapted Antlion Brachynemurus sackeni Hagen (Neuroptera : Myrmeleontidae). Psyche،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-499408
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wilson, Joseph S.…[et al.]. Phylogeographic Investigations of the Widespread, Arid-Adapted Antlion Brachynemurus sackeni Hagen (Neuroptera : Myrmeleontidae). Psyche No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-499408
American Medical Association (AMA)
Wilson, Joseph S.& Williams, Kevin A.& Gunnell, Clayton F.& Pitts, James P.. Phylogeographic Investigations of the Widespread, Arid-Adapted Antlion Brachynemurus sackeni Hagen (Neuroptera : Myrmeleontidae). Psyche. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-499408
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-499408