Evolutionary and genetic aspects of aphid biology: a review

Dinah F. Hales*, Jürgen Tomiuk, Klaus Wöhrmann, Paul Sunnucks

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    Abstract

    In this paper we review recent work on aspects of aphid biology related to evolution and genetics, and suggest some directions for future research. Sections include aphid annual cycles, sexual reproduction, cytogenetics, classical genetics and molecular genetics, as well as the influence of annual cycle components on the genetic structure of aphid populations. The related topic of symbiont genome, evolution and function is also briefly reviewed.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1-55
    Number of pages55
    JournalEuropean Journal of Entomology
    Volume94
    Issue number1
    Publication statusPublished - 1997

    Keywords

    • aphids
    • chromosomes
    • DNA
    • enzymes
    • evolution
    • life cycle
    • parthenogenesis
    • population dynamics
    • population genetics
    • symbionts

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