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- Title
Alteration of sex-related developmental modules: A case of "feminized" male wing morphology in Creobroter gemmatus (Mantodea: Hymenopodidae).
- Authors
Béthoux, Olivier
- Abstract
A particular case of the alteration of the organization of a developmental module is presented, viz. mixed gynandromorphism in Creobroter gemmatus, in which a male exhibits the usual fore- and hind wing venation and shape of its sex, but patterns of coloration typical of females. Homologies between corresponding areas of the fore- and hind wings are suggested. "Feminization" is defined as the occurrence of traits typical of the female phenotype in a male, and is suggested as a plausible way in which insect wing morphology may be transformed.
- Subjects
HYMENOPODIDAE; ANIMAL morphology; GYNANDROMORPHISM; INTERSEXUALITY; INSECT behavior
- Publication
European Journal of Entomology, 2010, Vol 107, Issue 1, p133
- ISSN
1210-5759
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.14411/eje.2010.018