Ashe

Ebach

F.L. Silva

Galindo-Leal

Henriques-Oliveira

Martin

S. Wiedenbrug

Sanseverino

Stur

Sæther

Wiedenbrug

AbstractIn this study, we use DNA barcodes for species delimitation to solve taxonomic conflicts in 86 specimens of 14 species belonging to theCorynoneuragroup (Diptera: Chironomidae: Orthocladiinae), from the Atlantic Forest, Brazil. Molecular analysis of cytochrome c-oxidase subunit I (COI) gene sequences supported 14 cohesive species groups, of which two similar groups were subsequently associated with morphological variation at the pupal stage. Eleven species previously described based on morphological criteria were linked to DNA markers. Furthermore, there is the possibility that there may be cryptic species within theCorynoneuragroup, since one group of species presented internal grouping, although no morphological divergence was observed. Our results support DNA-barcoding as an excellent tool for species delimitation in groups where taxonomy by means of morphology is difficult or even impossible.</jats:p

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Integrating DNA barcodes and morphology for species delimitation in the<i>Corynoneura</i>group (Diptera: Chironomidae: Orthocladiinae)

Integrating DNA barcodes and morphology for species delimitation in the
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Integrating DNA barcodes and morphology for species delimitation in the Corynoneura

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