Embioptera
Temporal range: 199–0 Ma Jurassic – Recent
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Embioptera

Lameere, 1900
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2 suborders and 10 families:

Taxonomy

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Embioptera is among the most poorly studied group of insects due to their uncommon occurrences. Around 400 species have been described, but as many as 2000 species may exist.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ Miller, K.B.; Hayashi, C.; Whiting, M.F.; Svenson, G.J.; Edgerly, J.S. (2012). "The phylogeny and classification of Embioptera (Insecta)" (PDF). Systematic Entomology. 37 (3): 550–570. doi:10.1111/j.1365-3113.2012.00628.x.
  2. ^ E. S. Ross (2000). "Contributions to the biosystematics of the insect order Embiidina. Part 1. Origin, relationships and integumental anatomy of the insect order Embiidina". Occasional Papers of the California Academy of Sciences. 149: 1–53.