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Phylogenetic relationships of higher order elements in Insecta The phylogenetic relationships of higher order elements of insects were discussed from different periods (Paleozoic and present) and different developmental stages (egg, larva, pupa and adult). A large number of morphological data were obtained by means of traditional light microscope, scanning electron microscope, transmission electron microscope, laser confocal microscope, micro CT and computer three-dimensional reconstruction. Combined with molecular data to establish a systematic relationship in line with the law of natural evolution. Research on the function and adaptive evolution of important morphological structures of insects and bionics Based on advanced imaging techniques such as high-speed photography, micro-CT and computer three-dimensional reconstruction, combined with field observation and laboratory simulation experiments, carry out research on insect movement behavior and mechanical testing, revealing the movement mechanism of insects, and important functional structures of insects (such as Wings, legs, etc.) to carry out bionic research to explore the evolutionary significance of the adaptive evolution of related structures and functions. Morphological changes and mechanisms during insect development Using different imaging techniques and data analysis methods, explore the changes and functions of the external morphology, internal organization and structure of insect state during different developmental periods in the process of insect metamorphosis, and carry out research on the mechanism of insect metamorphosis. Exploration and innovation of new technologies and methods of morphological research Based on the imaging work of the internal and external morphological structure of insects, the automatic or semi-automatic computer 3D reconstruction work, and the exploration and innovation of new technologies and methods of insect morphology, are committed to building a multi-functional and multi-dimensional research platform of insect functional morphology bionics with the integration of three-dimensional imaging, mechanical testing, simulation and so on. Systematic classification of leaf beetles and other beetles The revision of species, phylogenetic relationship, origin and evolution of the Chrysomelidae (Chrysomelinae, Alticinae, Galerucinae, Cassidinae) from all over the world, as well as the Byrrhidae and Languriinae(Erotylidae) in China.

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Liu S, Yin H, Li W, Qin Z, Yang Y, Huang Z, Zong L, Liu X, Du Z, Fan W, Zhang Y, Zhang D, Zhang Y, Liu X, Yang D, Ge S. The Morphological Transformation of the Thorax during the Eclosion of Drosophila melanogaster (Diptera: Drosophilidae). Insects. 2023; 14(11):893. Yang Y, Liu X, Li W, Li C, Ma G, Yang G, Ren J, Ge S. Detection of hindwing landmarks using transfer learning and high-resolution networks. Biology. 2023; 12(7):1006. Wu F, Du Z, Zhang T, Jiang L, Zhang L, Ge S. A neurotransmitter histamine mediating phototransduction and photopreference in Callosobruchus maculatus. Pest Management Science. 2023; 79: 3002-3011. Zong L, Wu J, Yang P, Ren J, Shi G, Ge S, Hu D. Jumping of flea beetles onto inclined platforms. Journal of Comparative Physiolody A. 2023; 209: 253-263. Yuan Q, Zong L, Zhang J, Wu J, Yang Y, Ge S. Inside the coupling of ladybird beetle elytra: elastic setae can facilitate swift deployment. Journal of Experimental Biology. 2022; 225(14): jeb244343. Huang Z, Dong Z, Liang Z, Zhang B, Xue H, Ge S. The fecal shield is a double-edged sword for larvae of a leaf beetle, Current Zoology. 2023; 69: 173-180. Ruan Y, Zhang M, Kundrata R, Qiu L, Ge S, Yang X, Chen X, Jiang S. Functional morphology of the thorax of the click beetle Campsosternus auratus (Coleoptera, Elateridae), with an emphasis on its jumping mechanism. Insects. 2022; 13(3): 248. Ruan Y, Konstantinov AS, Shi G, Tao Y, Li Y, Johnson AJ, Luo X, Zhang X, Zhang M, Wu J, Li W, Ge S, Yang X. The jumping mechanism of flea beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Alticini), its application to bionics and preliminary design for a robotic jumping leg. ZooKeys. 2020; 915: 87-105.