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Filtering by: Advisor Judd, Darlene D. Committee Member Spatafora, Joey Date issued sim 2004-06-03

Evolution and classification of bibionidae (Diptera: Bibionomorpha)

Creator:

Fitzgerald, Scott J.

Abstract:

The family Bibionidae has a worldwide distribution and includes approximately 700 species in eight extant genera. Recent studies have not produced compelling evidence supporting Bibionidae as a monophyletic group or identified the sister group to bibionids. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine the classification and evolution of...

Resource Type:

Dissertation