Extensive genetic differentiation between recently evolved sympatric Arctic charr morphs
Abstract The availability of diverse ecological niches can promote adaptation of trophic specializations and related traits, as has been repeatedly observed in evolutionary radiations of freshwater fish. The role of genetics, environment, and history in ecologically driven divergence and adaptation,...
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crwiley:10.1002/ece3.5516 2024-09-15T17:52:24+00:00 Extensive genetic differentiation between recently evolved sympatric Arctic charr morphs Guðbrandsson, Jóhannes Kapralova, Kalina H. Franzdóttir, Sigríður R. Bergsveinsdóttir, Þóra Margrét Hafstað, Völundur Jónsson, Zophonías O. Snorrason, Sigurður S. Pálsson, Arnar Icelandic Centre for Research 2019 http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ece3.5516 https://api.wiley.com/onlinelibrary/tdm/v1/articles/10.1002%2Fece3.5516 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/ece3.5516 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full-xml/10.1002/ece3.5516 en eng Wiley http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ecology and Evolution volume 9, issue 19, page 10964-10983 ISSN 2045-7758 2045-7758 journal-article 2019 crwiley https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.5516 2024-08-13T04:13:43Z Abstract The availability of diverse ecological niches can promote adaptation of trophic specializations and related traits, as has been repeatedly observed in evolutionary radiations of freshwater fish. The role of genetics, environment, and history in ecologically driven divergence and adaptation, can be studied on adaptive radiations or populations showing ecological polymorphism. Salmonids, especially the Salvelinus genus, are renowned for both phenotypic diversity and polymorphism. Arctic charr ( Salvelinus alpinus ) invaded Icelandic streams during the glacial retreat (about 10,000 years ago) and exhibits many instances of sympatric polymorphism. Particularly, well studied are the four morphs in Lake Þingvallavatn in Iceland. The small benthic (SB), large benthic (LB), planktivorous (PL), and piscivorous (PI) charr differ in many regards, including size, form, and life history traits. To investigate relatedness and genomic differentiation between morphs, we identified variable sites from RNA‐sequencing data from three of those morphs and verified 22 variants in population samples. The data reveal genetic differences between the morphs, with the two benthic morphs being more similar and the PL‐charr more genetically different. The markers with high differentiation map to all linkage groups, suggesting ancient and pervasive genetic separation of these three morphs. Furthermore, GO analyses suggest differences in collagen metabolism, odontogenesis, and sensory systems between PL‐charr and the benthic morphs. Genotyping in population samples from all four morphs confirms the genetic separation and indicates that the PI‐charr are less genetically distinct than the other three morphs. The genetic separation of the other three morphs indicates certain degree of reproductive isolation. The extent of gene flow between the morphs and the nature of reproductive barriers between them remain to be elucidated. Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic charr Iceland Salvelinus alpinus Þingvallavatn Wiley Online Library Ecology and Evolution 9 19 10964 10983 |
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Abstract The availability of diverse ecological niches can promote adaptation of trophic specializations and related traits, as has been repeatedly observed in evolutionary radiations of freshwater fish. The role of genetics, environment, and history in ecologically driven divergence and adaptation, can be studied on adaptive radiations or populations showing ecological polymorphism. Salmonids, especially the Salvelinus genus, are renowned for both phenotypic diversity and polymorphism. Arctic charr ( Salvelinus alpinus ) invaded Icelandic streams during the glacial retreat (about 10,000 years ago) and exhibits many instances of sympatric polymorphism. Particularly, well studied are the four morphs in Lake Þingvallavatn in Iceland. The small benthic (SB), large benthic (LB), planktivorous (PL), and piscivorous (PI) charr differ in many regards, including size, form, and life history traits. To investigate relatedness and genomic differentiation between morphs, we identified variable sites from RNA‐sequencing data from three of those morphs and verified 22 variants in population samples. The data reveal genetic differences between the morphs, with the two benthic morphs being more similar and the PL‐charr more genetically different. The markers with high differentiation map to all linkage groups, suggesting ancient and pervasive genetic separation of these three morphs. Furthermore, GO analyses suggest differences in collagen metabolism, odontogenesis, and sensory systems between PL‐charr and the benthic morphs. Genotyping in population samples from all four morphs confirms the genetic separation and indicates that the PI‐charr are less genetically distinct than the other three morphs. The genetic separation of the other three morphs indicates certain degree of reproductive isolation. The extent of gene flow between the morphs and the nature of reproductive barriers between them remain to be elucidated. |
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Guðbrandsson, Jóhannes Kapralova, Kalina H. Franzdóttir, Sigríður R. Bergsveinsdóttir, Þóra Margrét Hafstað, Völundur Jónsson, Zophonías O. Snorrason, Sigurður S. Pálsson, Arnar |
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Guðbrandsson, Jóhannes Kapralova, Kalina H. Franzdóttir, Sigríður R. Bergsveinsdóttir, Þóra Margrét Hafstað, Völundur Jónsson, Zophonías O. Snorrason, Sigurður S. Pálsson, Arnar Extensive genetic differentiation between recently evolved sympatric Arctic charr morphs |
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Guðbrandsson, Jóhannes Kapralova, Kalina H. Franzdóttir, Sigríður R. Bergsveinsdóttir, Þóra Margrét Hafstað, Völundur Jónsson, Zophonías O. Snorrason, Sigurður S. Pálsson, Arnar |
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Extensive genetic differentiation between recently evolved sympatric Arctic charr morphs |
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Extensive genetic differentiation between recently evolved sympatric Arctic charr morphs |
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Extensive genetic differentiation between recently evolved sympatric Arctic charr morphs |
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Extensive genetic differentiation between recently evolved sympatric Arctic charr morphs |
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Extensive genetic differentiation between recently evolved sympatric Arctic charr morphs |
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extensive genetic differentiation between recently evolved sympatric arctic charr morphs |
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Arctic charr Iceland Salvelinus alpinus Þingvallavatn |
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Arctic charr Iceland Salvelinus alpinus Þingvallavatn |
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