Chapter 7. Insect systematics: phylogeny and classification


Tree showing proposed relationships between mosquitoes, midges, and their relatives. (After various sources.)
Tree showing proposed relationships between mosquitoes, midges, and their relatives. (After various sources.)


7. Insect systematics: phylogeny and classification

7.1. Phylogenetics

7.1.1. Systematic methods

7.1.2. Taxonomy and classification

7.2. The extant Hexapoda

7.3.1. Class and order Protura (proturans)

7.3.2. Class and order Collembola (springtails)

7.3.3. Class and order Diplura (diplurans)

7.4. Class Insecta (true insects)

7.4.1. Archaeognatha and Zygentoma (Thysanura sensu lato)

7.4.2. Pterygota

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