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- Title
Chromosome Translocations as a Driver of Diversification in Mole Voles Ellobius (Rodentia, Mammalia).
- Authors
Romanenko, Svetlana A.; Lyapunova, Elena A.; Saidov, Abdusattor S.; O'Brien, Patricia C.M.; Serdyukova, Natalia A.; Ferguson-Smith, Malcolm A.; Graphodatsky, Alexander S.; Bakloushinskaya, Irina
- Abstract
The involvement of chromosome changes in the initial steps of speciation is controversial. Here we examine diversification trends within the mole voles Ellobius, a group of subterranean rodents. The first description of their chromosome variability was published almost 40 years ago. Studying the G-band structure of chromosomes in numerous individuals revealed subsequent homologous, step-by-step, Robertsonian translocations, which changed diploid numbers from 54 to 30. Here we used a molecular cytogenetic strategy which demonstrates that chromosomal translocations are not always homologous; consequently, karyotypes with the same diploid number can carry different combinations of metacentrics. We further showed that at least three chromosomal forms with 2n = 34 and distinct metacentrics inhabit the Pamir-Alay mountains. Each of these forms independently hybridized with E. tancrei, 2n = 54, forming separate hybrid zones. The chromosomal variations correlate slightly with geographic barriers. Additionally, we confirmed that the emergence of partial or monobrachial homology appeared to be a strong barrier for hybridization in nature, in contradistinction to experiments which we reported earlier. We discuss the possibility of whole arm reciprocal translocations for mole voles. Our findings suggest that chromosomal translocations lead to diversification and speciation.
- Subjects
KARYOTYPES; CHROMOSOME structure; CHROMOSOMAL translocation; VOLES; CHROMOSOMES; RODENTS
- Publication
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2019, Vol 20, Issue 18, p4466
- ISSN
1661-6596
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/ijms20184466