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VOL. 9, ISSUE 7 (2024)
Evolution of flight in insects
Authors
Rawal Deepak, Rajpurohit Aishwarya, Singh Shruti, Suthar Yamini, Dhaked Jaynesh
Abstract
Insects were the initial organisms to develop the ability to fly using
their own power, more than 400 million years ago. The development of flying in
insects has been a crucial advancement that has enabled them to expand into the
most diverse collection of organisms on the planet, inhabiting almost every
land and freshwater environment. This review article consolidates current
understanding of the evolutionary process of insect flight, encompassing
subjects such as the fossil record, functional morphology, developmental
genetics, and ecological influences that have contributed to the variety of
flying insects. We emphasise recent breakthroughs and identify areas requiring
additional investigation to achieve a more comprehensive comprehension of this
intriguing evolutionary process.
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Pages:172-175
How to cite this article:
Rawal Deepak, Rajpurohit Aishwarya, Singh Shruti, Suthar Yamini, Dhaked Jaynesh "Evolution of flight in insects". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 7, 2024, Pages 172-175
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