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Protohomoptera

fossil insect
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  • cicada
    homopteran
    / Evolution and paleontology

    …it is probable that the Protohomoptera had three tarsal segments, three ocelli, two pairs of wings about equal in size and shape with complete venation, an alimentary tract lacking a filter chamber, and male genitalia fitted with harpogones and subgenital plates.

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    …it is probable that the Protohomoptera had three tarsal segments, three ocelli, two pairs of wings about equal in size and shape with complete venation, an alimentary tract lacking a filter chamber, and male genitalia fitted with harpogones and subgenital plates.

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