Evolution: The origin of insect wings revisited
Resource type
Journal article
Creator (person)
Ross, Andrew J
Date published
August 8, 2022
Abstract
The evolution of wings and flight was key for the rise of insects. A new study finds that lateral extensions on the abdominal segments of primitive insect nymphs are the serial homologues of wings and probably helped control gliding.
Journal title
Current Biology
Volume
32
Issue
15
Publisher
Elsevier BV
ISSN
0960-9822
Official URL
Rights statement
In Copyright