Luminescent characteristics and mitochondrial COI barcodes of nine cohabitated Taiwanese fireflies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over 50 Taiwanese firefly species have been discovered, but scientists lack information regarding most of their genetics, bioluminescent features, and cohabitating phenomena. In this study, we focus on morphological species identification and phylogeny reconstructed by COI barcoding, as well as luminescent characteristics of cohabited Taiwanese firefly species to determine the key factors that influenced how distinct bioluminescent species evolved to coexist and proliferate within the same habitat.

Methods

In this study, 366 specimens from nine species were collected in northern Taiwan from April to August, 2016-2019. First, the species and sex of the specimens were morphologically and genetically identified. Then, their luminescent spectra and intensities

SUBMITTER: Goh KS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9620971 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature