A5073702661- Fossil Insects in Amber
- Plant and animal studies
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Plant Diversity and Evolution
- Phytoplasmas and Hemiptera pathogens
- Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny
- Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution
- Scarabaeidae Beetle Taxonomy and Biogeography
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Nitrogen and Sulfur Effects on Brassica
- Selenium in Biological Systems
- Fern and Epiphyte Biology
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Evolution and Paleontology Studies
- Phytase and its Applications
- Study of Mite Species
- Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Hemiptera Insect Studies
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Diptera species taxonomy and behavior
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Spider Taxonomy and Behavior Studies
Nanjing Institute of Geology and Paleontology
2020-2024
Chinese Academy of Sciences
2020-2024
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
2020-2024
Minzu University of China
2023-2024
Yangtze University
2019-2020
The Zhangpu biota provides a new insight into biodiversity redistribution during the Mid-Miocene Climatic Optimum.
Aposematic coloration is among the most diverse antipredator strategies, which can signal unpleasantness of organisms to potential predators and reduce probability predation. Unlike mimesis, aposematic allows warn their away by conspicuous recognizable colour patterns. However, aposematism has been a regular puzzle, especially as long-term history such traits obscured an insufficient fossil record. Here, we report discovery in orthopteran nymph from Mid-Cretaceous Kachin amber (99 million...
Abstract The Mesozoic is considered as the ‘golden age’ for diversification of Neuroptera (lacewings), and many unusual lacewing larvae have been discovered in Cretaceous amber. However, little known about their early evolution because rarity fossils. Herein, we describe a new genus species, Kuafupolydentes hui gen. et sp. nov., one biggest from so far, based on well-preserved specimen mid-Cretaceous Kachin amber (99 Ma). larva characterized by its large size, each stylet with eight short...
Mermithid nematodes are obligate invertebrate parasites dating back to the Early Cretaceous. Their fossil record is sparse, especially before Cenozoic, thus little known about their early host associations. This study reports 16 new mermithids associated with insect hosts from mid-Cretaceous Kachin amber, 12 of which include previously unknown hosts. These fossils indicate that mermithid parasitism invertebrates was already widespread and played an important role in terrestrial ecosystem....
Abstract Key message Identification of selenium stress-responsive expression and molecular docking serine acetyltransferase (SAT) O -acetyl (thiol) lyase (OASTL) in Cardamine hupingshanensis. A complex coupled with is the key enzyme that catalyzes selenocysteine (Sec) synthesis plants. The functions SAT OASTL genes were identified some plants, but it still unclear whether are involved metabolic pathway hupingshanensis . In this study, genome-wide identification comparative analysis ChSAT s...
Conglobation is an adaptive behaviour occurring independently in various animal groups. Here, we study the evolution of conglobation Ceratocanthinae, a beetle group with ability to roll three body segments into tight ball. It here implied that this evolved only once Mesozoic. Evidence offered suggesting high defensive strength Ceratocanthinae due not spherical shape but also thickness and stronger mechanical properties dorsal cuticle. We further validate five characters including...
Parasitic fungi occur in virtually every ecosystem, where they can significantly affect the functions of other organisms. Fungal parasites were probably also widespread geologic past. However, evidence fossil and their ecological roles is relatively rare. Here we demonstrate a spectrum (putative) parasitic relationships ancient continental ecosystems, using examples Chytridiomycota, zygomycetous fungi, Basidiomycota, Ascomycota, along with several fungal fossils whose affinities remain...