Adaptation to the host-plant, and the evolution of host specialization, in 'cycad weevils' (Coleoptera: Brentidae)

Bibliography: leaves 123-134. === This thesis deals with host relationships in an enigmatic and seemingly primitive group of weevils belonging to the genus Antliarhinus (Coleoptera: Brentidae). These beetles occur only on species of the cycad genus Encephalartos and appear to retain an ancient assoc...

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Main Author: Donaldson, John Sidney
Other Authors: Moran, V C
Format: Doctoral Thesis
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/8399