The Microscopic Morphology of Mouthparts and Their Sensilla in the Mycophagous Ladybeetle <i>Illeis chinensis</i> (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)
The morphological diversity of insect mouthparts is closely related to changes in food sources and diets. Research into the structures of insect mouthparts may help to establish a fundamental basis for a better understanding of insect feeding mechanisms. In this study, we examined the fine morpholog...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-01-01
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| Series: | Insects |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/15/1/46 |