Turtle Ant Resemblance in a New World Stink Bug, Preliminary Evidence for Mimicry

IF 1.8 3区环境科学与生态学 Q3 ECOLOGY

Biotropica Pub Date : 2025-02-24 DOI:10.1111/btp.70015

Sebastian Serna-Muñoz, Samuel Novais

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Abstract

In mimicry, a species signals a fitness cost or benefit to a receiver by resemblance to another model species. While ants are among the most frequent models, few cases of ant mimicry are known in stink bugs (Pentatomidae). Here, using a geometric morphometric analysis, we propose that Rio nymphs might mimic Cephalotes ants.

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Biotropica 环境科学-生态学

CiteScore

4.10

自引率

9.50%

发文量

122

审稿时长

8-16 weeks

期刊介绍： Ranked by the ISI index, Biotropica is a highly regarded source of original research on the ecology, conservation and management of all tropical ecosystems, and on the evolution, behavior, and population biology of tropical organisms. Published on behalf of the Association of Tropical Biology and Conservation, the journal''s Special Issues and Special Sections quickly become indispensable references for researchers in the field. Biotropica publishes timely Papers, Reviews, Commentaries, and Insights. Commentaries generate thought-provoking ideas that frequently initiate fruitful debate and discussion, while Reviews provide authoritative and analytical overviews of topics of current conservation or ecological importance. The newly instituted category Insights replaces Short Communications.