Phylogeny of Siphonaptera in Relation to Mecoptera And The Snow Fleas Using Molecular Data From The Mitochondrial Gene Cytochrome Oxidase ii

Authors

Sonia Bake, Brigham Young University
Dr. Michael Whiting, Brigham Young University

Keywords

phylogeny, siphonaptera, mecoptera, snow fleas, mitochondrial gene, cytochrome oxidase

College

Life Sciences

Department

Physiology and Developmental Biology

Abstract

The intent of this study is to determine the phylogeny of the order Siphonaptera (fleas) and their relationship to the order Mecoptera (scorpion flies) including the Boreidae family (snow fleas) which have traditionally been placed with the scorpion flies. A study is being conducted using molecular data from several genes and morphology to design a more accurate phylogeny for these orders. This study uses the data from a single gene, cytochrome oxidase II or COII, to create a tree for several species from these orders.

Recommended Citation

Bake, Sonia and Whiting, Dr. Michael (2013) "Phylogeny of Siphonaptera in Relation to Mecoptera And The Snow Fleas Using Molecular Data From The Mitochondrial Gene Cytochrome Oxidase ii," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1387.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1387