Out of the forest: past and present range expansion of a parthenogenetic weevil pest, or how to colonize the world successfully

Previous research revealed complex diversification patterns in the parthenogenetic weevil Naupactus cervinus. To understand the origin of clonal diversity and successful spreading of this weevil, we investigated its geographic origin and possible dispersal routes and whether parthenogens can persist...

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Autores principales: Rodriguero, M. S., Lanteri, Analía Alicia, Guzmán, N. V., Carús Guedes, J. V., Confalonieri, V. A.
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Publicado: 2016
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Acceso en línea:http://sedici.unlp.edu.ar/handle/10915/86510
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topic Ciencias Naturales
Ecological niche modeling
invasive weevils
Naupactus cervinus
parthenogenesis
Pleistocene refugia
range expansion
spellingShingle Ciencias Naturales
Ecological niche modeling
invasive weevils
Naupactus cervinus
parthenogenesis
Pleistocene refugia
range expansion
Rodriguero, M. S.
Lanteri, Analía Alicia
Guzmán, N. V.
Carús Guedes, J. V.
Confalonieri, V. A.
Out of the forest: past and present range expansion of a parthenogenetic weevil pest, or how to colonize the world successfully
topic_facet Ciencias Naturales
Ecological niche modeling
invasive weevils
Naupactus cervinus
parthenogenesis
Pleistocene refugia
range expansion
description Previous research revealed complex diversification patterns in the parthenogenetic weevil Naupactus cervinus. To understand the origin of clonal diversity and successful spreading of this weevil, we investigated its geographic origin and possible dispersal routes and whether parthenogens can persist in habitats under unsuitable environmental conditions. This study is based on samples taken throughout a broad area of the species’ range. We used both mitochondrial and nuclear markers and applied phylogenetic and network analyses to infer possible relationships between haplotypes. Bayesian phylogeographic analyses and ecological niche modeling were used to investigate the processes that shaped genetic diversity and enabled the colonization of new geographic areas. Southeastern Brazil emerges as the original distribution area of N. cervinus. We detected two range expansions, one along natural corridors during the Pleistocene and the other in countries outside South America during recent times. Isolation due to climate shifts during the early Pleistocene led to diversification in two divergent clades, which probably survived in different refugia of the Paranaense Forest and the Paraná River delta. The origin of the clonal diversity was probably a complex process including mutational diversification, hybridization, and secondary colonization. The establishment of N. cervinus in areas outside its native range may indicate adaptation to drier and cooler conditions. Parthenogenesis would be advantageous for the colonization of new environments by preventing the breakup of successful gene combinations. As in other insect pests, the present distribution of N. cervinus results from both its evolutionary history and its recent history related to human activities.
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author Rodriguero, M. S.
Lanteri, Analía Alicia
Guzmán, N. V.
Carús Guedes, J. V.
Confalonieri, V. A.
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Lanteri, Analía Alicia
Guzmán, N. V.
Carús Guedes, J. V.
Confalonieri, V. A.
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title Out of the forest: past and present range expansion of a parthenogenetic weevil pest, or how to colonize the world successfully
title_short Out of the forest: past and present range expansion of a parthenogenetic weevil pest, or how to colonize the world successfully
title_full Out of the forest: past and present range expansion of a parthenogenetic weevil pest, or how to colonize the world successfully
title_fullStr Out of the forest: past and present range expansion of a parthenogenetic weevil pest, or how to colonize the world successfully
title_full_unstemmed Out of the forest: past and present range expansion of a parthenogenetic weevil pest, or how to colonize the world successfully
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