Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of the Japanese Serow (Capricornis crispus) in Gunma Prefecture Based on Mitochondrial DNA Control Region Sequences DOI
Kazuaki Tanaka,

Mei Nagatomo,

Riki Oouchi

et al.

ZOOLOGICAL SCIENCE, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 42(2)

Published: March 10, 2025

The Japanese serow, Capricornis crispus, is a species endemic to Japan, residing in the mountainous forests of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. Gunma Prefecture, situated central one its habitats. To evaluate genetic diversity interrelationships among local populations we examined mitochondrial DNA control region sequences 364 individuals. Our analysis, using all accessible serow sequences, revealed that they can be broadly categorized into four clades, labeled I VI. Within identified 15 distinct haplotypes, which classified three haplogroups: G1, G2, G3. included clade I, associated with those reported northeastern Honshu. forms IV on own, predominantly frequency 90% Showa Village at western base Mt. Akagi. In contrast, G3, V, sister group haplotype discovered Alps. composition exhibited stark contrast between regions west east sides Kanto Plain, indicating Plain serves as dividing line for populations. Tsumagoi Village, 134 out 144 animals shared same haplotype, resulting extremely low diversity, indicated by significant negative value neutrality tests. This finding aligns observed rapid increase Tsumagoi.

Language: Английский

Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of the Japanese Serow (Capricornis crispus) in Gunma Prefecture Based on Mitochondrial DNA Control Region Sequences DOI
Kazuaki Tanaka,

Mei Nagatomo,

Riki Oouchi

et al.

ZOOLOGICAL SCIENCE, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 42(2)

Published: March 10, 2025

The Japanese serow, Capricornis crispus, is a species endemic to Japan, residing in the mountainous forests of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. Gunma Prefecture, situated central one its habitats. To evaluate genetic diversity interrelationships among local populations we examined mitochondrial DNA control region sequences 364 individuals. Our analysis, using all accessible serow sequences, revealed that they can be broadly categorized into four clades, labeled I VI. Within identified 15 distinct haplotypes, which classified three haplogroups: G1, G2, G3. included clade I, associated with those reported northeastern Honshu. forms IV on own, predominantly frequency 90% Showa Village at western base Mt. Akagi. In contrast, G3, V, sister group haplotype discovered Alps. composition exhibited stark contrast between regions west east sides Kanto Plain, indicating Plain serves as dividing line for populations. Tsumagoi Village, 134 out 144 animals shared same haplotype, resulting extremely low diversity, indicated by significant negative value neutrality tests. This finding aligns observed rapid increase Tsumagoi.

Language: Английский

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