Ocean currents shape the genetic structure of a kelp in southwestern Africa
Journal of Biogeography,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
49(5), P. 822 - 835
Published: March 29, 2022
Abstract
Aim
Drivers
of
extant
population
genetic
structure
include
past
climate‐driven
range
shifts
and
vicariant
events,
as
well
gene
flow
mediated
by
dispersal
habitat
continuity.
Their
integration
alternative
or
complementary
drivers
is
often
missing
incomplete,
potentially
overlooking
relevant
processes
time
scales.
Here
we
ask
whether
it
the
imprint
connectivity
driven
oceanographic
transport
that
best
explain
in
a
poorly
understood
model,
forest‐forming
African
kelp.
Location
Southwestern
coast
Africa
(Benguela
current
region).
Taxon
Laminaria
pallida
.
Methods
We
estimated
variability
along
species
distributional
using
14
microsatellite
markers.
This
was
compared
to
estimates
derived
from
distribution
modelling
for
Last
Glacial
Maximum
(LGM),
mid‐Holocene
(MH)
present,
biophysical
modelling.
Results
The
structured
two
clusters,
southern
cluster
with
much
richer
(allelic
richness
A:
10.40
±
0.33)
unique
(private
alleles
PA:
56.69
4.05)
diversity,
northern
(A:
4.75
0.17;
6.70
1.45).
These
clusters
matched
well‐known
biogeographical
regions
their
transition
coincided
barrier
formed
upwelled
offshore
transport.
No
major
events
were
hindcasted
present
range,
suggesting
stability
LGM
present.
Main
conclusions
Habitat
connectivity,
rather
than
shifts,
explains
structure.
Future
environmental
requirements
Benguela
upwelling
system
are
projected
persist
even
intensify,
likely
preserving
observed
patterns
years
come.
Yet,
differentiation
endemicity
between
isolation
regional
oceanography,
implies
high
conservation
value
biodiversity,
more
if
considering
ecological,
social
economic
services
provided
kelp
forests.
Language: Английский
Global intraspecific diversity of marine forests of brown macroalgae predicted by past climate conditions
Communications Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: May 10, 2025
Global
patterns
of
intraspecific
genetic
diversity
are
key
to
understanding
evolutionary
and
ecological
processes.
However,
insights
into
the
distribution
drivers
remain
limited,
particularly
for
marine
species.
Here,
we
explain
predict
cold
temperate
brown
macroalgae
using
data
from
29
species
a
machine-learning
algorithm
that
incorporates
contemporary
past
climate
conditions
during
Last
Glacial
Maximum
(~20,000
years
ago)
based
on
niche
centroid
hypothesis.
We
apply
this
model
280
their
global
diversity.
Our
results
show
reduced
away
centroid,
identifying
as
Regions
with
high
multiple
emerge,
matching
biogeographic
richness.
The
mapped
hotspots
establish
timely
baselines
biogeography,
potential
conservation,
contributing
Post-2020
Biodiversity
Framework.
Language: Английский
Comparative phylogeography in a marine biodiversity hotspot provides novel insights into evolutionary processes across the Atlantic‐Indian Ocean transition
Diversity and Distributions,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
28(12), P. 2622 - 2636
Published: April 26, 2022
Abstract
Aim
Intraspecific
genetic
variation
is
a
key
component
of
biodiversity,
with
higher
diversity
indicating
greater
resilience
and
population
substructuring
suggesting
unique
evolutionary
histories.
Comparative
approaches,
in
which
intraspecific
assessed
across
multiple
species,
are
powerful
tools
to
identify
hotspots,
but
still
rarely
applied
at
spatial
scales
relevant
conservation
planning.
Here,
we
use
comparative
phylogeography
understand
patterns
potential
drivers
within
biodiversity
ocean
warming
hotspot.
Location
The
South
African
coastline,
Indian/Atlantic
Oceans.
Methods
A
literature
search
was
conducted
obtain
mitochondrial
DNA
cytochrome
oxidase
c
subunit
I
b
sequence
data
for
17
marine
fish
invertebrate
species.
From
these
data,
compared
averages
haplotype
nucleotide
diversity,
within‐region
Φ
ST
between
four
biogeographic
provinces
the
region.
Mixed
linear
models
tested
whether
environmental
variability,
habitat
preference,
or
geographic
location
significantly
influence
variation.
Results
Average
values
differed
both
broadly
displayed
highest
levels
South‐West
bioregion,
also
region
high
.
Range
sea
surface
temperatures
(SSTs)
only
significant
fixed‐effect
term
mixed
models.
Mean
SST,
stability
SSTs
since
Mid‐Holocene
position
species'
distribution
all
had
no
effect
on
Main
conclusions
Along
this
coastline
characterized
by
heterogeneity,
find
that
temperature
prominent
source
Genetic
differs
bioregions,
does
not
display
core
each
species’
range
when
With
elevated
coast
highlighted
as
priority
area,
representing
differentiation
taxa.
Language: Английский
Historic and contemporary biogeographic perspectives on range‐wide spatial genetic structure in a widespread seagrass
Ecology and Evolution,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(3)
Published: March 1, 2023
Abstract
Historical
and
contemporary
processes
drive
spatial
patterns
of
genetic
diversity.
These
include
climate‐driven
range
shifts
gene
flow
mediated
by
biogeographical
influences
on
dispersal.
Assessments
that
integrate
these
drivers
are
uncommon,
but
critical
for
testing
biogeographic
hypotheses.
Here,
we
characterize
intraspecific
diversity
structure
across
the
entire
distribution
a
temperate
seagrass
to
test
marine
concepts
southern
Australia.
Predictive
modeling
was
used
contrast
current
Posidonia
australis
its
historical
during
Last
Glacial
Maximum
(LGM).
Spatial
estimated
44
sampled
meadows
from
geographical
species
using
nine
microsatellite
loci.
distributions
were
similar,
with
exception
Bass
Strait.
Genetic
clustering
consistent
three
currently
recognized
provinces
largely
finer‐scale
IMCRA
bioregions.
Discrepancies
found
within
Flindersian
province
southwest
bioregion,
while
two
regions
admixture
coincided
transitional
Clonal
highly
variable
positively
associated
latitude.
differentiation
among
significantly
oceanographic
distance.
Our
approach
suggests
how
shared
seascape
have
influenced
capacity
P.
effectively
track
sea
level
changes
natural
climate
cycles
over
millennia,
in
particular,
recolonization
Continental
Shelf
following
LGM.
bioregions
reflects
presence
stable
barriers,
such
as
oceanic
upwellings.
This
study
highlights
importance
biogeography
infer
role
shaping
extant
structure.
Language: Английский
Integrating environmental, evolutionary, and socioeconomic vulnerability to future-proof coastal conservation planning
Biological Conservation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
286, P. 110302 - 110302
Published: Sept. 23, 2023
Language: Английский
The contribution of intraspecific variation to future climate responses of brown algae
Jingjing Li,
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Zhengyi Liu,
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Wang‐Hui Song
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et al.
Limnology and Oceanography,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
69(1), P. 53 - 66
Published: Oct. 16, 2023
Abstract
Intraspecific
variation,
which
may
arise
through
the
interplay
between
environmental
heterogeneity
and
adaptive
has
consequences
for
resilience
of
species
to
climate
change.
Here,
we
revealed
levels
intraspecific
genomic
variation
its
causes
in
a
widespread
brown
alga
(
Sargassum
horneri
).
Our
datasets
included
both
benthic
floating
samples
from
20
populations
sampled
along
latitudinal
gradient
Chinese
marginal
seas.
We
prepared
two
datasets:
1)
4628
filtered
single
nucleotide
polymorphisms
(SNPs)
all
samples,
2)
20,735
SNPs
only
samples.
conducted
genotype‐environment
association
analyses
outlier
tests
identify
loci
each
dataset.
Both
neutral
deep
genetic
split
North
Yellow
Sea
(NYS)
East
China
Sea.
Redundancy
analysis
demonstrated
that
temperature
is
major
factor
driving
divergence
populations.
Predictions
lineage‐level
distribution
model
severe
habitat
loss
S.
NYS
eastern
coasts
Korea
under
RCP8.5
2100
s;
however,
low‐latitude
boundary
remained
stable.
Based
on
these
results,
speculate
have
high
global
warming.
The
dispersal
routes
were
determined
by
coastal
currents;
restricted
gene
flow
regions
was
detected.
Thus,
opportunities
recovery
depleted
natural
be
limited.
This
study
highlights
importance
applying
conservation
strategies
(e.g.,
assisted
flow)
protect
local
extinction
future.
Language: Английский
Genetic diversity revealed by phytochemical and molecular analyses among and within eight Trigonella sp.
Maryam Mirzahosein-Tabrizi,
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F Ghanavati,
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Reza Azizinezhad
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et al.
Journal of Crop Science and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
26(3), P. 345 - 357
Published: Nov. 16, 2022
Language: Английский
Demographic changes and life‐history strategies predict the genetic diversity in crabs
Journal of Evolutionary Biology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
36(2), P. 432 - 443
Published: Dec. 20, 2022
Abstract
Uncovering
what
predicts
genetic
diversity
(GD)
within
species
can
help
us
access
the
status
of
populations
and
their
evolutionary
potential.
Traits
related
to
effective
population
size
show
a
proportional
association
GD,
but
evidence
supports
life‐history
strategies
habitat
as
drivers
GD
variation.
Instead
investigating
highly
divergent
taxa,
focusing
on
one
group
could
elucidate
factors
influencing
GD.
Additionally,
most
empirical
data
is
based
vertebrate
taxa;
therefore,
we
might
be
missing
novel
patterns
found
in
neglected
invertebrate
groups.
Here,
investigated
predictors
crabs
(Brachyura)
by
compiling
comprehensive
cytochrome
c
oxidase
subunit
I
(COI)
available.
Eight
predictor
variables
were
analysed
across
150
(16
992
sequences)
using
linear
models
(multiple
regression)
comparative
methods
(PGLS).
Our
results
indicate
that
fluctuation
represents
critical
trait
predicting
with
have
undergone
bottlenecks
followed
expansion
showing
lower
Egg
size,
pelagic
larval
duration
play
role
probably
because
how
respond
disturbances.
Ultimately,
K‐strategists
are
Some
do
not
an
expected,
likely
due
taxon‐specific
some
predictors,
which
should
considered
further
investigations
generalizations.
This
work
highlights
complexity
underlying
adds
from
marine
current
understanding
this
topic.
Language: Английский
Concordance and drivers of marine spatial structure determined using genogeographic clustering
Journal of Biogeography,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 6, 2024
Abstract
Aim
In
order
to
provide
a
more
comprehensive,
community‐level
understanding
of
marine
gene
flow
and
connectivity,
we
wished
first
identify
geographic
regions
common
spatial
genetic
divergence
across
multiple
species
along
southern
temperate
coastline,
then
determine
which
biological
ecological
factors
best
explain
the
diversity
in
patterns
among
species.
Location
New
Zealand
(NZ)
coastline.
Taxon
Twenty‐one
benthic
invertebrate.
Materials
Methods
A
novel
approach
was
used
that
involved:
(1)
use
divergences
(
F
ST
)
from
previously
published
studies
quantitatively
describe
population
structure
within
each
as
fitted
spline
curve,
(2)
clustering
by
their
similarity
pattern
using
dendrogram
curve
similarities,
(3)
testing
whether
nine
known
life‐history
traits
are
associated
with
sharing
similar
patterns,
distance‐based
regression.
Results
Comparisons
revealed
not
one,
but
four
major
unexpected
groups
The
locations
those
identified,
differ
substantially
relative
importance,
compared
prior
expectations.
Two
variables,
Spawning
Time
Taxon,
explained
significant
proportions
(26%
16%)
variation
multivariate
data.
Main
Conclusions
genogeographic
provided
considerable
insight
into
concordance
species,
some
potential
drivers
patterns.
identified
different
responded
same
environmental
very
ways.
Although
larval
dispersal
is
an
important
factor
uniting
timing
may
be
than
pelagic
duration
NZ.
These
results
should
contribute
greatly
integration
genetics
both
community
ecology
conservation
management.
Language: Английский
Contrasting Patterns of Population Genomic Structure Between Broadcast‐Spawning and Brooding Corals in Southeast Asia
Diversity and Distributions,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(12)
Published: Nov. 4, 2024
ABSTRACT
Aim
As
climate
change
increasingly
threatens
the
world's
coral
reefs,
enhancing
their
resilience
by
improving
population
connectivity
for
key
reef
species
is
crucial
ensuring
persistence.
Here,
we
evaluate
genomic
structure
of
two
common
species,
Pocillopora
acuta
and
Porites
sp.,
chosen
due
to
divergent
life
histories.
Thousands
single‐nucleotide
polymorphisms
(SNPs)
were
sequenced
analysed
infer
regional
patterns
in
Southeast
Asia,
a
region
that
harbours
tremendous
diversity
marine
life.
Location
Coasts
Malay
Peninsula
northern
Borneo,
covering
~1
million
km
2
.
Method
NextRAD
genotyping‐by‐sequencing
185
sp.
221
colonies.
Libraries
prepared
on
Illumina
NovaSeq
6000.
Genotyping
involved
initial
quality
controls,
allele
frequency
filtering
checks
contamination.
Genetic
was
assessed
with
Bayesian
clustering,
relationships
between
genetic
variation
environmental
factors
studied
through
redundancy
analysis.
Contemporary
gene
flow
estimated
using
BayesAss.
Results
We
observed
panmixia
among
broadcasting
populations,
while
brooding
,
acts
strong
barrier
dispersal
Malacca
Strait
southern
South
China
Sea.
Moreover,
its
seems
follow
current
ecoregion
delineation.
By
analysing
contemporary
migrant
movement,
can
prioritise
localities
conservation.
In
particular,
at
Andaman
Coral
Coast
are
contemporarily
isolated
from
other
localities,
Tioman
identified
as
major
larval
source
both
species.
Main
Conclusion
Our
analyses
highlight
contrasting
differentiation
be
explained
disparity
reproductive
strategies.
These
findings
important
biodiversity
managers
Asia;
incorporation
considerations
into
conservation
planning
help
safeguard
ecosystem
Language: Английский