Protoperlaria

Definition

An extinct order of insects that were once considered ancestors of modern stoneflies but are now seen as more closely related to the order Plecoptera.

Etymology

From Greek 'protos', meaning 'first', and 'Perlaria', referring to the group associated with early stoneflies.

Example

Fossils of Protoperlaria have provided valuable insights into the early evolution of plecopteran insects.

Related Terms

• Plecoptera
• Insect evolution
• Fossil insects