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SUBMITTER: Linz DM
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5052563 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Oct
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Linz David M DM Hu Alan W AW Sitvarin Michael I MI Tomoyasu Yoshinori Y
Scientific reports 20161006
Coleoptera (beetles) is a massively successful order of insects, distinguished by their evolutionarily modified forewings called elytra. These structures are often presumed to have been a major driving force for the successful radiation of this taxon, by providing beetles with protection against a variety of harsh environmental factors. However, few studies have directly demonstrated the functional significance of the elytra against diverse environmental challenges. Here, we sought to empiricall ...[more]