Molecular Toxonomy of Caelifera, Orthoptera from Morocco

Authors

  • Aziz Zahri Department of Biology, Laboratory of Functional Ecology and Environmental Engineering, FST-Fez, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, 2202, Route d'Imouzzer, Fez
  • Said Ezrari Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy Oujda, University Mohammed Premier, Oujda
  • Nabil Errabhi Zoology Unit, Department of Plant Protection, Ecole Nationale d'Agriculture de Meknès, BPS 40, Meknè
  • Houria Nekhla Department of Biology, Laboratory of Functional Ecology and Environmental Engineering, FST-Fez, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, 2202, Route d'Imouzzer, Fez
  • Abderrahim Lazraq Department of Biology, Laboratory of Functional Ecology and Environmental Engineering, FST-Fez, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, 2202, Route d'Imouzzer, Fez
  • Lahsen El Ghadraoui Department of Biology, Laboratory of Functional Ecology and Environmental Engineering, FST-Fez, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, 2202, Route d'Imouzzer, Fez
  • Nabil Radouane African Genome Center, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Lot 660, Hay Moulay Rachid, Ben Guerir, 43150

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2024.2168

Keywords:

Caelifera, classification, conservation, environment, molecular identification, middle atlas, insects, Orthoptera, phylogeny, taxonomy

Abstract

The taxonomic analysis of Orthoptera relies on phenotypic, genotypic, and biological traits. However, outdated data hinders the accuracy of morphological identification. Creation of a genomic database focusing on the controversial Caelifera species that cause difficulty in identification is required. This study identified six species from the Moroccan Middle Atlas using both morphological and molecular traits. Analysis of two subspecies of the species viz., Dociostaurus jagoi occidentalis from the high altitudes of the Middle Atlas has led to suspension of countermeasures against these.

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Published

2024-08-06

How to Cite

Zahri, A., Ezrari, S., Errabhi, N., Nekhla, H., Lazraq, A., El Ghadraoui, L., & Radouane, N. (2024). Molecular Toxonomy of Caelifera, Orthoptera from Morocco. Indian Journal of Entomology, 1–3. https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2024.2168

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