While Untangling History of Aquatic Beetle Group, NSF Graduate Researcher Discovers Flaw in Model Used by Biologists
Wednesday, March 8, 2017 - 12:01
in Biology & Nature
Baca determined the relationships of 53 species of Noteridae representing all subfamilies, tribes and 16 of 17 genera within the family. By sequencing and comparing DNA sequences, the team's work has led to a "comprehensive phylogenetic reconstruction" of the evolutionary history of the aquatic beetles.