Analysis finds flaw in ‘Protura-sister’ hypothesis: Reassessing early hexapod phylogeny
The early lineages of hexapods (broadly defined insects) have long been debated. Researchers at University of Tsukuba and collaborators critically examined the newly proposed “Protura-sister” phylogenetic hypothesis. This analysis revealed a fundamental flaw in the hypothesis, reinforcing the validity of the previously established “Ellipura” hypothesis…
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