The anatomy of the thrips Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis (Thysanoptera, Thripidae) and its specific features caused by miniaturization. Issue 5 (September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Polilov, Alexey A.; Shmakov, Alexey S.
• Is Part Of: Arthropod structure & development. Volume 45:Issue 5(2016:Sep.)
• Page Start: 496
• Page End: 507
• Publication Date: 2016-09
• Subjects: Anatomy -- Thrips -- Heliothrips -- Miniaturization -- Relative size of organs; Arthropoda -- Morphology -- Periodicals; Arthropoda -- Anatomy -- Periodicals; Arthropoda -- Cytology -- Periodicals; Arthropods -- growth & development -- Periodicals; 595
• DOI: 10.1016/j.asd.2016.09.002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1467-8039

Abstract

Abstract: A new set of data on the internal and external structure of the adult and larva of the thrips Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis (Bouché, 1833) is presented. The structure of the internal systems of this thrips was revealed using modern methods of 3D computer modelling. The changes in shape and relative size are discussed as an outcome of miniaturization in comparison to the supposed ancestor of this species. The layout of the internal systems of thrips is compared to those of other insects similar in size: beetles of the families Ptiliidae and Corylophidae and wasps of the families Mymaridae and Trichogrammatidae. Highlights: New data on internal structure of the thrips Heliothrips are described. The structure of internal organs of thrips is shown using 3D modelling. The changes of the shape and relative size of organs of thrips are discussed. The structure of thrips is compared with wasps and beetles of the same size.