Comparative morphology of the endophallic structures of the genus Laius (Coleoptera, Melyridae), with the descriptions of three new species
The endophallic structure of the genus <em>Laius</em> is studied and discussed based on the examination of 19 species from Asia to the Indian Ocean. The structure contains two primary sclerites (named gonoporal piece and ligula), a secondary sclerite on the basal part of the gonoporal pi...
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Language: | English |
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Consortium of European Natural History Museums
2014-09-01
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Series: | European Journal of Taxonomy |
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Online Access: | http://www.europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/view/219 |