Alteration of sex-related developmental modules: A case of "feminized" male wing morphology in Creobroter gemmatus (Mantodea: Hymenopodidae)

European Journal of Entomology

Olivier BÉTHOUX¹ 

[1] Freiberg University of Mining and Technology, Institute of Geology, Department of Palaeontology, Bernhard-von-Cotta Str. 2,;

关键词: homology;    modular organization;    mixed gynandromorphism;    feminization;    evolution;    hymenopodidae;   

DOI  :  10.14411/eje.2010.018

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

A particular case of the alteration of the organization of a developmental module is presented, viz. mixed gynandromorphism in Creobroter gemmatus, in which a male exhibits the usual fore- and hind wing venation and shape of its sex, but patterns of coloration typical of females. Homologies between corresponding areas of the fore- and hind wings are suggested. "Feminization" is defined as the occurrence of traits typical of the female phenotype in a male, and is suggested as a plausible way in which insect wing morphology may be transformed.

【 授权许可】

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