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Mosquito family Culicidae has over 3,500 species; Anophelinae and Culicinae divergence debated.
Summary
The article discusses the classification and evolutionary history of mosquitoes, specifically the Culicidae family. It highlights the divergence of Anophelinae and Culicinae subfamilies, mentioning the discrepancy between fossil evidence and genomic studies regarding the timing of their divergence.
Key Points
- The mosquito family Culicidae has over 3,500 known species.
- Culicidae is divided into two main subfamilies: Anophelinae and Culicinae.
- The subfamilies were thought to have diverged between 180 and 200 million years ago.
- Fossil evidence presents a different perspective on the divergence timeline.
Full Article
The mosquito family Culicidae includes more than 3,500 known species divided into two main subfamilies: Anophelinae and Culicinae. These subfamilies were thought to have diverged between 180 and 200 million years ago. Fossils, however, have told a different story
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