A Molecular Investigation of the Aleocharinae
Thomas JC. 2007. A Molecular Investigation of the Aleocharinae. University of Kansas
ABSTRACT: The subfamily Aleocharinae is a hyper-diverse group of staphylinid beetles that account for 40% of the diversity within the family Staphylinidae. These small to minute beetles are primarily dominant generalist predators in leaf litter and soil communities (Ashe, 1998). Several lineages of aleocharines have invaded and diversified in many unusual habitats such as mushroom habitats, seashore habitats, and tropical canopy habitats. These beetles are also known as the most successful group of inquilines in the nests of social insects …
- Type
- Academic
- Authors
- Thomas, Jennifer
- Date of Issue
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Kansas
- Units
- GRSM
- Keywords
- Aleocharinae, All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory, APHN, Appalachian Highlands Network, ATBI, Coleoptera, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, GRSM, GRSM-00379, Insecta, rove beetles, SER, Southeast Region, Staphylinidae, thesis