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- Title
Hybridisation between two cyprinid fishes in a novel habitat: genetics, morphology and life-history traits.
- Authors
Hayden, Brian; Pulcini, Domitilla; Kelly-Quinn, Mary; O'Grady, Martin; Caffrey, Joe; McGrath, Aisling; Mariani, Stefano
- Abstract
Background: The potential role hybridisation in adaptive radiation and the evolution of new lineages has received much recent attention. Hybridisation between roach (Rutilus rutilus L.) and bream (Abramis brama L.) is well documented throughout Europe, however hybrids in Ireland occur at an unprecedented frequency, often exceeding that of both parental species. Utilising an integrated approach, which incorporates geometric morphometrics, life history and molecular genetic analyses we identify the levels and processes of hybridisation present, while also determining the direction of hybridisation, through the analysis of mitochondrial DNA. Results: The presence of F2 hybrids was found to be unlikely from the studied populations, although significant levels of backcrossing, involving both parental taxa was observed in some lakes. Hybridisation represents a viable conduit for introgression of genes between roach and bream. The vast majority of hybrids in all populations studied exhibited bream mitochondrial DNA, indicating that bream are maternal in the majority of crosses. Conclusions: The success of roach × bream hybrids in Ireland is not due to a successful self reproducing lineage. The potential causes of widespread hybridisation between both species, along with the considerations regarding the role of hybridisation in evolution and conservation, are also discussed.
- Subjects
IRELAND; SPECIES hybridization; MITOCHONDRIAL DNA; RUTILUS; GENE expression
- Publication
BMC Evolutionary Biology, 2010, Vol 10, p169
- ISSN
1471-2148
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1186/1471-2148-10-169