In Northern Chiapas (Mexico), two newly discovered species of Procambarus crayfish inhabit a subterranean stream. These species can be morphologically distinguished only by comparing extreme phenotypes (dark, thick-eyed, surface dwelling-like individuals vs light, elongated, microphtalmic, cave dwelling-like individuals). Individuals with intermediate phenotypes co-occur with those exhibiting extreme phenotypes. Crayfish were assayed electrophoretically and individual patterns at 23 gene loci were obtained. Unusually high levels of heterozygosity in both species and a clear discrimination between the two gene pools were revealed. The relationships between individuals were investigated by means of multivariate analysis on individual multilocus genotype profiles. Results showed the occurrence of individuals genetically intermediate between the two major clusters, which shared allozymic variants with both species. Due to the occurrence of alternative alleles in the two gene pools, we could quantify patterns of introgression, which revealed asymmetric gene flow between the two species. Moreover, differential levels of introgression in subsamples within the surface-like species were found: most introgressed individuals came from the inner section of the cave, where the two species were greatly mixed. These results are also discussed in reference to the morphometric results from a companion paper. A possible evolutionary pathway, leading to the situation in this cave, and possibly in neighbouring cave systems, is outlined. The hypothesis of a past history of allopatric divergence from a common ancestor and a subsequent secondary contact between these two Procambarus species is supported by geological studies. Crayfish sympatry and competitive exclusion are also discussed.

Cesaroni, D., Allegrucci, G., Sbordoni, V. (1992). A narrow hybrid zone between two crayfish species from a Mexican cave. JOURNAL OF EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY, 5(4), 643-659 [10.1046/j.1420-9101.1992.5040643.x].

A narrow hybrid zone between two crayfish species from a Mexican cave

CESARONI, DONATELLA;ALLEGRUCCI, GIULIANA;SBORDONI, VALERIO
1992-01-01

Abstract

In Northern Chiapas (Mexico), two newly discovered species of Procambarus crayfish inhabit a subterranean stream. These species can be morphologically distinguished only by comparing extreme phenotypes (dark, thick-eyed, surface dwelling-like individuals vs light, elongated, microphtalmic, cave dwelling-like individuals). Individuals with intermediate phenotypes co-occur with those exhibiting extreme phenotypes. Crayfish were assayed electrophoretically and individual patterns at 23 gene loci were obtained. Unusually high levels of heterozygosity in both species and a clear discrimination between the two gene pools were revealed. The relationships between individuals were investigated by means of multivariate analysis on individual multilocus genotype profiles. Results showed the occurrence of individuals genetically intermediate between the two major clusters, which shared allozymic variants with both species. Due to the occurrence of alternative alleles in the two gene pools, we could quantify patterns of introgression, which revealed asymmetric gene flow between the two species. Moreover, differential levels of introgression in subsamples within the surface-like species were found: most introgressed individuals came from the inner section of the cave, where the two species were greatly mixed. These results are also discussed in reference to the morphometric results from a companion paper. A possible evolutionary pathway, leading to the situation in this cave, and possibly in neighbouring cave systems, is outlined. The hypothesis of a past history of allopatric divergence from a common ancestor and a subsequent secondary contact between these two Procambarus species is supported by geological studies. Crayfish sympatry and competitive exclusion are also discussed.
1992
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Rilevanza internazionale
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Sì, ma tipo non specificato
Settore BIO/05 - ZOOLOGIA
English
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cave; crayfish; hybrid zone; Mexico, Chiapas; Procambarus
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1046/j.1420-9101.1992.5040643.x/pdf
Cesaroni, D., Allegrucci, G., Sbordoni, V. (1992). A narrow hybrid zone between two crayfish species from a Mexican cave. JOURNAL OF EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY, 5(4), 643-659 [10.1046/j.1420-9101.1992.5040643.x].
Cesaroni, D; Allegrucci, G; Sbordoni, V
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