Revision and phylogenetic affinities of the Jurassic Steleopteridae Handlirsch, 1906 (Odonata: Zygoptera (original) (raw)

2001, Insect Systematics & Evolution

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The paper presents a comprehensive revision of the Steleopteridae family, an enigmatic group of damselfly-like Odonata from the Upper Jurassic, based on newly examined specimens. It reevaluates previous phylogenetic hypotheses, showing that many associated traits with the Epiproctophora are questionable, suggesting an alternative evolutionary relationship. The study also introduces two new genera within Steleopteridae and provides detailed descriptions of their morphology and classification.

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