Evolution and phylogeny of bees

Auteurs

• John D. Plant

Paramètres

• Biologie
• Sciences naturelles

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Volume 161 of Zoologica explores the evolution and phylogeny of bees, divided into two parts. Part One offers a comprehensive review of previous phylogenetic reconstructions of bees (Anthophila / Apiformes), utilizing morphological, bionomic, and molecular approaches in chronological order, up to recent studies. It also examines classification trends and compares various hypotheses regarding bee evolution, concluding with a family-wise overview of the fossil history of bees. Part Two presents an experimental study that complements the bibliographical analysis from Part One. It re-evaluates the phylogenetic relationships among larger taxonomic units of bees using a robust dataset of selected morphological features. Employing modern cladistic analysis techniques—such as parsimony, successive/implied weight, Bayesian, and neighbor-joining—this study covers all seven families, 22 subfamilies, and 48 of 58 tribes of bees. The findings are assessed for major groups, including short-tongued and long-tongued bees, as well as for families, subfamilies, and tribes. In an era dominated by molecular methods, this work underscores the relevance of morphological studies, showing that they can significantly enhance understanding and enrich scientific discourse. This monograph serves as an essential reference for students of bee evolution, phylogeny, and morphology, making it an excellent resource for university-level introductory courses.

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• Année de publication: 2016
• Reliure: (rigide)