Browsing NTNU Open by Author "da Silva, Fabio Laurindo"
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Back from the Past: DNA Barcodes and Morphology Support Ablabesmyia americana Fittkau as a Valid Species (Diptera: Chironomidae)
Stur, Elisabeth; da Silva, Fabio Laurindo; Ekrem, Torbjørn (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Abstract: Short, standardized gene fragments for species identification (DNA barcodes) have proven effective in delineating closely-related insect species, and can be critical characters to include in taxonomic studies. ... -
DNA barcodes provide insights into the diversity and biogeography of the non-biting midge Polypedilum (Diptera, Chironomidae) in South America
da Silva, Fabio Laurindo; Pinho, Luiz Carlos; Stur, Elisabeth; Nihei, Silvio Shigueo; Ekrem, Torbjørn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)South America, particularly within its tropical belt, is renowned for its unparalleled high levels of species richness, surpassing other major biomes. Certain neotropical areas harbor fragmented knowledge of insect diversity ... -
Pentaneurella katterjokki Fittkau & Murray (Chironomidae, Tanypodinae): redescription and phylogenetic position
Stur, Elisabeth; da Silva, Fabio Laurindo (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)The monotypic genus Pentaneurella Fittkau & Murray was originally described based on larvae, pupal exuviae and pharate males. The latter prevented the observation of key features, such as wing dimensions, abdominal coloration ...