Ning Han , Weiting Zhang , Hui Fang , Jiajia Wang , Chungkun Shih , Dong Ren
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Abstract
A new genus with two new species of Micropterigidae, Terncladus lunatus Han, Zhang et Ren gen. et sp. nov. and Terncladus halonatus Han, Zhang et Ren sp. nov., are erected based on three well-preserved specimens in Late Cretaceous Kachin amber. The new genus can be identified by hind wing with veins Sc unforked, no trace of free R, and Rs three-branched. Furthermore, we applied Geometric Morphometric Analyses (GMA) to study 26 species with well-preserved forewings of Micropterigidae and presented the results for the first time. The GMA results confirmed the classification of the new genus and shed light on the differences and diagnoses of the five monophyletic lineages of Micropterigidae. By comparing the geographical distribution and climatic environment characteristics of Micropterigidae in different geological periods, Micropterigidae have a relatively conservative adaptability to the environment during the evolutionary process.
期刊介绍:
Cretaceous Research provides a forum for the rapid publication of research on all aspects of the Cretaceous Period, including its boundaries with the Jurassic and Palaeogene. Authoritative papers reporting detailed investigations of Cretaceous stratigraphy and palaeontology, studies of regional geology, and reviews of recently published books are complemented by short communications of significant new findings.
Papers submitted to Cretaceous Research should place the research in a broad context, with emphasis placed towards our better understanding of the Cretaceous, that are therefore of interest to the diverse, international readership of the journal. Full length papers that focus solely on a local theme or area will not be accepted for publication; authors of short communications are encouraged to discuss how their findings are of relevance to the Cretaceous on a broad scale.
Research Areas include:
• Regional geology
• Stratigraphy and palaeontology
• Palaeobiology
• Palaeobiogeography
• Palaeoceanography
• Palaeoclimatology
• Evolutionary Palaeoecology
• Geochronology
• Global events.