A molecular phylogeny of the families and orders of Collembola (Arthropoda: Hexapoda) using the 18S rDNA gene

In this study I investigate the phylogenetic relationships of the families and orders of Collembola, with special reference to six groups that traditionally have been problematic, or that have become problematic with the implementation of the cladistic philosophy to the systematics of the group. Some authors have questioned the monophyly of the order Poduromorpha, as well as the supraordinal categories Arthropleona and Symphypleona (s.l.). In addition the specific phylogenetic affinities of Poduridae, Actaletidae, and Tomoceridae are unresolved.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Entomology

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Soto-Adames, Felipe N.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Robertson, Hugh M.

• Biology, Molecular
• Biology, Entomology

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1995 Soto-Adames, Felipe N.

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9522179
(UMI)AAI9522179

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/22193