Phylogeny of the Synlestidae (Odonata: Zygoptera), with an emphasis on Chlorolestes Selys and Ecchlorolestes Barnard

The Synlestidae (Odonata: Zygoptera) of southern Africa comprise some highly localized species. All but one species are endemic to South Africa, and many to the Cape Floristic Region. Here we present the first phylogenetic reconstruction of the southern African Synlestidae using nuclear and mitochon...

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Published in:Scientific reports 2020-09, Vol.10 (1), p.15088, Article 15088
Main Authors: Simaika, John P., Ware, Jessica L., Garrison, Rosser W., Samways, Michael J.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Animals
Cell Nucleus - genetics
Humanities and Social Sciences
Mitochondria - genetics
multidisciplinary
Odonata - genetics
Phylogeny
Science
Science (multidisciplinary)
South Africa
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Summary:The Synlestidae (Odonata: Zygoptera) of southern Africa comprise some highly localized species. All but one species are endemic to South Africa, and many to the Cape Floristic Region. Here we present the first phylogenetic reconstruction of the southern African Synlestidae using nuclear and mitochondrial molecular data. The genera Ecchlorolestes and Chlorolestes are monophyletic, and we propose that the Neotropical family Perilestidae consisting of two genera, Perilestes and Perissolestes, be sunk within Synlestidae. We discuss the intra-familial relationships for the southern African Synlestidae.
ISSN:2045-2322
2045-2322
DOI:10.1038/s41598-020-72001-x