Scanning Electron Microscopy of Antennae and Mouthparts of <i>Mezira yunnana</i> Hsiao (Hemiptera: Aradidae): Specialized Microstructures Reflecting Adaptation to Mycetophagy

Scanning Electron Microscopy of Antennae and Mouthparts of <i>Mezira yunnana</i> Hsiao (Hemiptera: Aradidae): Specialized Microstructures Reflecting Adaptation to Mycetophagy

Many species of the family Aradidae (also known as flat bugs) feed on fungal mycelia and fruiting bodies. In order to better understand the morphological adaptation to this unique feeding habit, we examined the microstructure of antennae and mouthparts of an aradid species, <i>Mezira yunnana&l...

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Main Authors: Shiyu Zha, Zhiyao Wang, Li Tian, Yisheng Zhao, Xiaoshuan Bai, Zhaoyang Chen, Wanzhi Cai, Xinyu Li, Hu Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
Aradidae
antennae
mouthparts
sensilla
microstructures
feeding habits
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/14/4/333

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