Benjamin Wipfler
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View article: The insect head rewound: Clarifications to the groundplan of Hexapoda (Pancrustacea)
The insect head rewound: Clarifications to the groundplan of Hexapoda (Pancrustacea) Open
The organization of the hexapod head remains a cornerstone problem in arthropod systematics, central to segmental homology, character definition, higher-level phylogeny, and functional and evolutionary morphology. Recently, Nel et al. (202…
View article: Protosiphonorhinus patrickmuelleri gen. et sp. nov., the first fossil member of the sucking millipede family Siphonorhinidae (Colobognatha, Siphonophorida) described from Cretaceous Myanmar amber
Protosiphonorhinus patrickmuelleri gen. et sp. nov., the first fossil member of the sucking millipede family Siphonorhinidae (Colobognatha, Siphonophorida) described from Cretaceous Myanmar amber Open
Millipedes (Diplopoda) are an abundant group of fossilized terrestrial arthropods throughout the Palaeozoic Era. However, there is a gap in the Mesozoic Period with only slightly more than a dozen fossils known, until more recent fossil re…
View article: Cryptic speciation in arid mountains: An integrative revision of the Pristurus rupestris species complex (Squamata, Sphaerodactylidae) from Arabia based on morphological, genetic and genomic data, with the description of four new species
Cryptic speciation in arid mountains: An integrative revision of the Pristurus rupestris species complex (Squamata, Sphaerodactylidae) from Arabia based on morphological, genetic and genomic data, with the description of four new species Open
In the arid landscapes of the Arabian Peninsula, high levels of cryptic diversity among reptiles, and especially in geckos, have recently been revealed. Mountain ranges within the peninsula were shown to contain the highest richness of rep…
View article: Understanding the ant’s unique biting system can improve surgical needle holders
Understanding the ant’s unique biting system can improve surgical needle holders Open
Mechanical grasping and holding devices depend upon a firm and controlled grip. The possibility to improve this gripping performance is severely limited by the need for miniaturization in many applications, such as robotics, microassembly,…
View article: New insights into the evolution of the surface antennal sensory equipment in free-living and cave-dwelling beetles (Leiodidae: Leptodirini)
New insights into the evolution of the surface antennal sensory equipment in free-living and cave-dwelling beetles (Leiodidae: Leptodirini) Open
The stable environment of subterranean realms is characterized by constant darkness, temperature and humidity, and scarcity of resources. This led to similar adaptations in different lineages of animals, such as the reduction of eyes and p…
View article: A landmark‐free analysis of the pelvic girdle in Sulawesi ricefishes (Adrianichthyidae): How 2D and 3D geometric morphometrics can complement each other in the analysis of a complex structure
A landmark‐free analysis of the pelvic girdle in Sulawesi ricefishes (Adrianichthyidae): How 2D and 3D geometric morphometrics can complement each other in the analysis of a complex structure Open
Geometric morphometrics (GM) enable the quantification of morphological variation on various scales. Recent technical advances allow analyzing complex three‐dimensional shapes also in cases where landmark‐based approaches are not appropria…
View article: Tadpole morphological characterization of Ranitomeya variabilis (Zimmermann & Zimmermann, 1988) (Anura: Dendrobatidae), with skeleton, muscle system and inner organs
Tadpole morphological characterization of Ranitomeya variabilis (Zimmermann & Zimmermann, 1988) (Anura: Dendrobatidae), with skeleton, muscle system and inner organs Open
In this study, we morphologically examine larval specimens of Ranitomeya variabilis , which were breed in captivity and genetically determined to belong to the French Guiana population. We provide detailed data on the external morphology, …
View article: Tadpole morphological characterization of Ranitomeya variabilis (Zimmermann & Zimmermann, 1988) (Anura: Dendrobatidae), with skeleton, muscle system and inner organs
Tadpole morphological characterization of Ranitomeya variabilis (Zimmermann & Zimmermann, 1988) (Anura: Dendrobatidae), with skeleton, muscle system and inner organs Open
In this study we morphologically examine larval specimens of Ranitomeya variabilis , which were breed in captivity and genetically determined to belong to the French Guiana population. We provide detailed data on the external morphology, c…
View article: Functional morphology of prey capture in stream-dwelling sailfin silversides (Telmatherinidae) based on high-speed video recordings
Functional morphology of prey capture in stream-dwelling sailfin silversides (Telmatherinidae) based on high-speed video recordings Open
Understanding how ecology shapes the evolution of morphological traits is a major goal in organismal biology. By quantifying force of motion, hypotheses on the function of fundamental tasks of animals like feeding can be tested. Ray-finned…
View article: How to stay attached—Formation of the ricefish plug and changes of internal reproductive structures in the pelvic brooding ricefish, <i>Oryzias eversi</i> Herder et al. (2012) (Beloniformes: Adrianichthyidae)
How to stay attached—Formation of the ricefish plug and changes of internal reproductive structures in the pelvic brooding ricefish, <i>Oryzias eversi</i> Herder et al. (2012) (Beloniformes: Adrianichthyidae) Open
Teleost fishes show an enormous diversity of parental care, ranging from no care to viviparity with maternal provisioning of embryos. External brooders carry their developing eggs attached to their bodies. This requires the formation of no…
View article: Postembryonic development of the tracheal system of beetles in the context of aptery and adaptations towards an arid environment
Postembryonic development of the tracheal system of beetles in the context of aptery and adaptations towards an arid environment Open
The tracheal system comprises one of the major adaptations of insects towards a terrestrial lifestyle. Many aspects such as the modifications towards wing reduction or a life in an arid climate are still poorly understood. To address these…
View article: Peer Review #2 of "Postembryonic development of the tracheal system of beetles in the context of aptery and adaptations towards an arid environment (v0.1)"
Peer Review #2 of "Postembryonic development of the tracheal system of beetles in the context of aptery and adaptations towards an arid environment (v0.1)" Open
The tracheal system comprises one of the major adaptations of insects towards a terrestrial lifestyle.Many aspects such as the modifications towards wing reduction or a life in an arid climate are still poorly understood.To address these i…
View article: Morphological, functional, and phylogenetic aspects of the head capsule of the cockroach<i>Ergaula capucina</i>(Insecta/Blattodea)
Morphological, functional, and phylogenetic aspects of the head capsule of the cockroach<i>Ergaula capucina</i>(Insecta/Blattodea) Open
Background Cockroaches are usually typical omnivorous detritivores and their cephalic morphology is considered to be ancestral in various aspects. Thus, several studies addressed the morphology and function of the blattodean head, and the …
View article: Sexual dimorphism in an adaptive radiation: Does intersexual niche differentiation result in ecological character displacement?
Sexual dimorphism in an adaptive radiation: Does intersexual niche differentiation result in ecological character displacement? Open
Evolutionary radiations are one plausible explanation for the rich biodiversity on Earth. Adaptive radiations are the most studied form of evolutionary radiations, and ecological opportunity has been identified as one factor permitting the…
View article: Combining molecular datasets with strongly heterogeneous taxon coverage enlightens the peculiar biogeographic history of stoneflies (Insecta: Plecoptera)
Combining molecular datasets with strongly heterogeneous taxon coverage enlightens the peculiar biogeographic history of stoneflies (Insecta: Plecoptera) Open
Extant members of the ancient insect order of stoneflies exhibit a disjunct, antitropical distribution, with one major lineage exclusively occurring in the Southern Hemisphere and the other, with few exceptions, on the Northern continents.…
View article: Evolutionary morphology of the antennal heart in stick and leaf insects (Phasmatodea) and webspinners (Embioptera) (Insecta: Eukinolabia)
Evolutionary morphology of the antennal heart in stick and leaf insects (Phasmatodea) and webspinners (Embioptera) (Insecta: Eukinolabia) Open
The morphology of the antennal hearts in the head of Phasmatodea and Embioptera was investigated with particular reference to phylogenetically relevant key taxa. The antennal circulatory organs of all examined species have the same basic c…
View article: A new chameleon of the Trioceros affinis species complex (Squamata, Chamaeleonidae) from Ethiopia
A new chameleon of the Trioceros affinis species complex (Squamata, Chamaeleonidae) from Ethiopia Open
A new species of chameleon, Trioceros wolfgangboehmei sp. nov. , inhabiting the northern slopes of the Bale Mountains in Ethiopia, is described. It differs from its Ethiopian congeners by a combination of the following features: presence o…
View article: A phylogeny for African Pipistrellus species with the description of a new species from West Africa (Mammalia: Chiroptera)
A phylogeny for African Pipistrellus species with the description of a new species from West Africa (Mammalia: Chiroptera) Open
Monadjem, Ara, Richards, Leigh R., Decher, Jan, Hutterer, Rainer, Mamba, Mnqobi L., Guyton, Jen, Naskrecki, Piotr, Markotter, Wanda, Wipfler, Benjamin, Kropff, Anna S., Dalton, Desire L. (2021): A phylogeny for African Pipistrellus species…
View article: A new chameleon of the Trioceros affinis species complex (Squamata, Chamaeleonidae) from Ethiopia
A new chameleon of the Trioceros affinis species complex (Squamata, Chamaeleonidae) from Ethiopia Open
This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Koppetsch, Thore, Necas, Petr, Wipfler, Benjamin (2021): A new chameleon of the Trioceros affinis species complex (Squamata, Chamaeleonidae) from…
View article: Additional file 4 of Complex sexually dimorphic traits shape the parallel evolution of a novel reproductive strategy in Sulawesi ricefishes (Adrianichthyidae)
Additional file 4 of Complex sexually dimorphic traits shape the parallel evolution of a novel reproductive strategy in Sulawesi ricefishes (Adrianichthyidae) Open
Additional file 4. Raw data used for analyses presented in the main manuscript.
View article: Additional file 3 of Complex sexually dimorphic traits shape the parallel evolution of a novel reproductive strategy in Sulawesi ricefishes (Adrianichthyidae)
Additional file 3 of Complex sexually dimorphic traits shape the parallel evolution of a novel reproductive strategy in Sulawesi ricefishes (Adrianichthyidae) Open
Additional file 3. The PGLS results for the phylogenetic models.
View article: Additional file 5 of Complex sexually dimorphic traits shape the parallel evolution of a novel reproductive strategy in Sulawesi ricefishes (Adrianichthyidae)
Additional file 5 of Complex sexually dimorphic traits shape the parallel evolution of a novel reproductive strategy in Sulawesi ricefishes (Adrianichthyidae) Open
Additional file 5. Collection numbers of used specimens and corresponding CT datasets.
View article: Assessing support for <scp>Blaberoidea</scp> phylogeny suggests optimal locus quality
Assessing support for <span>Blaberoidea</span> phylogeny suggests optimal locus quality Open
Phylogenomics seeks to use next‐generation data to robustly infer an organism's evolutionary history. Yet, the practical caveats of phylogenomics motivate investigation of improved efficiency, particularly when quality of phylogenies are q…
View article: On the value of Burmese amber for understanding insect evolution: Insights from †<i>Heterobathmilla</i>– an exceptional stem group genus of Strepsiptera (Insecta)
On the value of Burmese amber for understanding insect evolution: Insights from †<i>Heterobathmilla</i>– an exceptional stem group genus of Strepsiptera (Insecta) Open
Burmese amber and amber from other periods and regions became a rich source of new extinct insect species and yielded important insights in insect evolution in the dimension of time. Amber fossils have contributed to the understanding of t…
View article: Comparative transcriptomics of ice‐crawlers demonstrates cold specialization constrains niche evolution in a relict lineage
Comparative transcriptomics of ice‐crawlers demonstrates cold specialization constrains niche evolution in a relict lineage Open
Key changes in ecological niche space are often critical to understanding how lineages diversify during adaptive radiations. However, the converse, or understanding why some lineages are depauperate and relictual, is more challenging, as m…
View article: Do we need the third dimension? Quantifying the effect of the <i>z</i>‐axis in <scp>3D</scp> geometric morphometrics based on sailfin silversides (<scp>Telmatherinidae</scp>)
Do we need the third dimension? Quantifying the effect of the <i>z</i>‐axis in <span>3D</span> geometric morphometrics based on sailfin silversides (<span>Telmatherinidae</span>) Open
This study investigated the impact of the third dimension in geometric morphometrics (GM) using sailfin silversides (Telmatherinidae) from the Malili Lakes of Sulawesi (Indonesia). The three morphospecies of the monophyletic “roundfin” rad…