A wing of Phasmida from the Cretaceous Period (Insecta)

Abstract A fossil wing from the Coniacean, Upper Cretaceous, of Greenland is referred to Phasmida (Cheleutoptera), and based on this, the phylogeny of the order is discussed. Phasmida appears to be more closely related Acridoidea than to any other orthopteroid group.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:Insect Systematics & Evolution
Main Author: Birket-Smith
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:unknown
Published: Brill 1981
Subjects:
Insect Science
Ecology
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Greenland
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/187631281794709872
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Summary:Abstract A fossil wing from the Coniacean, Upper Cretaceous, of Greenland is referred to Phasmida (Cheleutoptera), and based on this, the phylogeny of the order is discussed. Phasmida appears to be more closely related Acridoidea than to any other orthopteroid group.

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