Metriorrhynchus
For the genus of marine crocodile, see Metriorhynchus.
| Metriorrhynchus | |
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| Mating Metriorrhynchus rhipidius | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Hexapoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Elateriformia |
| Superfamily: | Elateroidea |
| Family: | Lycidae |
| Genus: | Metriorrynchus |
| Species: | M. rhipidius |
| Binomial name | |
| Metriorrynchus rhipidius | |
Metriorrynchus is a genus of beetles, a few species of which are also known as the Lycid beetle.[1]
In 2007, due to several discoveries, including a new species, the family tree and nomenclature of Metriorrhynchus were revised.[2] The genus is placed within the clades of the order Coleoptera (beetles) and the family Lycidae, and live in continental Asia and the Sunda Islands.[2]
Currently, there is one recognized species. [3] The species produces a biochemical known as 1me-2-quinolone, which is an allomone that is used by the genus as a defense chemical. [3]
References
- ↑ Hulbert, Bruce (February 26, 2010). "Lycid Beetle Metriorrhynchus sp". Australia Museum. Retrieved February 8, 2012.
- 1 2 Bocak, Ladislav (August 31, 2007). "A Revision of Metriorrhynchus (Coleoptera: Lycidae) from the Greater Sunda Islands and Continental Asia" (PDF). Australia Museum. Retrieved February 8, 2012.
- 1 2 "Metriorrhynchus". Retrieved January 10, 2015.
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