Guanli Fu

Hainan Institute of Biotechnology, Haikou, 570206, Hainan, China
Author    Correspondence author
International Journal of Molecular Evolution and Biodiversity, 2024, Vol. 14, No. 4   doi: 10.5376/ijmeb.2024.14.0019
Received: 19 Jun., 2024    Accepted: 24 Jul., 2024    Published: 03 Aug., 2024

This is an open access article published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Fu G.L., 2024, Evolutionary trends in beetle morphology: insights from fossil records, International Journal of Molecular Evolution and Biodiversity, 14(4): 174-185 (doi: 10.5376/ijmeb.2024.14.0019)

This study delves into the evolutionary trends in beetle morphology, drawing extensively from fossil records to provide comprehensive insights. Key findings reveal significant morphological adaptations in beetles, such as the development of elytra, variations in mouthpart structures, and changes in limb morphology, which have enabled beetles to thrive in diverse ecological niches. The study also underscores the critical role of climatic changes, predation, competition pressures, and habitat adaptations in shaping these morphological traits. Case studies highlight unique insights, such as the evolution of hardened forewings and specialized feeding structures, emphasizing the intricate interplay between environmental factors and morphological evolution. By integrating fossil evidence with modern technological approaches, this study enhances our understanding of beetle evolutionary history and its broader implications for evolutionary biology.

Beetle morphology; Evolutionary trends; Fossil records; Elytra development; Morphological adaptations