Fluctuation in the diversity of mayflies (Insecta, Ephemerida) as documented in the fossil record

Abstract Due to their aquatic larvae, the evolution of mayflies is intricately tied to environmental changes affecting lakes and rivers. Despite a rich fossil record, little is known about the factors shaping the pattern of diversification of mayflies in deep time. We assemble an unprecedented datas...

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Main Authors: Pavel Sroka, Roman J. Godunko, Jakub Prokop
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-09-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-42571-7