Biosystematics and Biogeography of Indian Mantodea (Insecta)

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  • Zoological Survey of India, Western Ghat Regional Centre Kozhikode 673006, Kerala
  • Zoological Survey of India, Western Ghat Regional Centre Kozhikode 673006, Kerala

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https://doi.org/10.26515/rzsi/v123/i2S/2023/172541

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Abstract

Praying mantises are always been an attractive insect group. Even though they are charismatic, the studies on them are still untouched in many parts of the world. Here, we are discussing the biosystematics and biogeography of praying mantids of India.

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2023-07-01

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P. M., S., & A. P., K. (2023). Biosystematics and Biogeography of Indian Mantodea (Insecta). Records of the Zoological Survey of India, 123(2S), 499–504. https://doi.org/10.26515/rzsi/v123/i2S/2023/172541

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