Alternative hypotheses for the ancestor-descendant relationships among the orders of the winged insects will be tested using 18s ribosomal RNA analysis. Mapping, sequencing and development of a gene library using six species representing several orders will provide data for cladisitc analysis. The proposed research will be an independent test of insect relationships formerly interpreted using only morphology, thereby clarifying a long-standing and important evolutionary question. The research will also contribute to the growing database in molecular systematics.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Environmental Biology (DEB)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
8700966
Program Officer
James E. Rodman
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1987-06-01
Budget End
1989-11-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1987
Total Cost
$10,000
Indirect Cost
Name
Harvard University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Cambridge
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02138