›› 1999, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (1): 48-51.

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FOREGUT ARMATURE OF 4 SPECIES OF GRASSHOPPERS ANDTHEIR COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS(ORTHOPTERA: CATANTOPIDAE)

Xi Bi-xia, Zheng Zhe-min   

  • Online:1999-02-20 Published:1999-02-20

Abstract: The foregut armature of 4 species of grasshoppers belonging to 3 genera (Catantopidae) has been comparatively studied by stereo-microphotography. The results with 4 illustrations show that the foregut armature of the 3 genera has some common features, meanwhile, it also indicates that the relationship between the 2 genera Yunnanacris and Sinopodisma is closer. Therefore, the foregut armature reflects certain taxonomic morphology.

Key words: morphology, taxonomy, Catantopidae, foregut