Tidal-zone

Guides

• Liparocephalini

  Liparocephalini is a tribe of rove beetles (Staphylinidae: Aleocharinae) comprising approximately 5 genera and more than 20 described species. The tribe is notable for its specialized colonization of intertidal marine habitats, representing a rare ecological transition among beetles. Phylogenetic studies indicate that ancestors of Liparocephalini originated in beach littoral zones and subsequently colonized rocky reef areas in the low tidal zone through intermediate tidal zones.

  rove-beetlesintertidalmarine-beetlesStaphylinidaeAleocharinaetidal-zonePanthallassan-Oceanbiogeographyevolutionary-colonization

• Thinusa

  Thinusa is a genus of small rove beetles (family Staphylinidae) inhabiting intertidal marine environments. The genus contains at least two described species: Thinusa fletcheri and T. maritima. Based on morphological characters including maxillary structure and abdominal tergite shape, Thinusa is classified in the tribe Athetini rather than Phytosini.

  intertidalmarinerove-beetleAthetiniAleocharinaeStaphylinidaeColeopterabeetletidal-zonesea-shore