1Department of Bioinformatics, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai - 600 119, Tamil Nadu, India, Orcid Id : https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6520-0327
2Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar - 751 030, Odisha, India, Orcid Id : 0000-0003-4761-6227
3Centre for Multidisciplinary Research, Anurag University, Hyderabad - 500 088, Telangana, India, Orcid Id : 0009-0003-6831-4452
4Quantum University Research Center, Quantum University, Roorkee - 247 667, Uttarakhand, India, Orcid Id : 0009-0000-5479-9098
Department of Biotechnology & Microbiology, Noida International University, Greater Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar -201 310, Uttar Pradesh, India
*Corresponding authors E-mail: kashish.gupta@niu.edu.in, Orcid Id: 0000-0001-5627-4797
Online published on 24 March, 2025.
The integration of molecular phylogenetics and morphometrics represents a significant advancement in insect systematics, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of species diversity and evolutionary relationships. The integration of molecular phylogenetics and morphometrics in the study of insect systematics, emphasizing how these complementary approaches enhance our understanding of insect diversity and evolutionary relationships. Insect systematics plays a crucial role in biodiversity conservation and ecological studies. Traditional methods have relied heavily on morphological traits; advances in molecular phylogenetics have revolutionized our understanding of evolutionary relationships. Case studies highlight the effectiveness of combined approaches in clarifying species boundaries and elucidating evolutionary history. Our findings reveal how morphological variations can be interpreted in the context of genetic data, leading to more comprehensive phylogenetic models. The integration of molecular and morphological approaches offers significant advantages for insect systematics, providing a holistic understanding of biodiversity and evolutionary dynamics.
Analysis, Biodiversity, Evolution, Genetics, Insect, Integration, Morphology, Morphometrics, Phylogenetics, Phylogeny, Species, Systematics, Taxonomy
