Application of gene sequences to molecular systematics of Phoridae
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Key Words：Phoridae, nuclear genes, mitochondrial genes, molecular systematics
Abstract： Application of gene sequences to molecular systematics of Phoridae is outlined. The taxa and genes sequenced are summarized. 12S rDNA and 16S rDNA sequences are most extensively used in molecular systematics of 17 genera. The sequences related to the genus Melaloncha are the most accessible. The research on molecular systematics of Phoridae has been focused on phylogenetic analysis of highlevel taxa, taxonomic identification and identification of cryptic species. The amount and variety of samples should be increased and more attention should be paid to the standardization of genes.