Natural hybridization of two mussel species Dreissena polymorpha (Pallas, 1771) and Dreissena bugensis (Andrusov, 1897)

Voroshilova, I. S.; Artamonova, V. S.; Махров, А. А.; Slynko, Yu. V.

doi:10.1134/s1062359010050158

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“…One reason for this is that some mollusk (cryptic) invasive and native species show similar shell morphology due to their close relationships and phenotypic plasticity (Morais and Reichard, 2018). Some of the local species may also be impacted by hybridization with invasive sister species in semi-reproductive isolation (Harrison and Larson, 2014), which is facilitated by high fecundity and dispersal potential in broadcast-spawning aquatic mollusks Dreissena, Crassostrea, and Mytilus species (Voroshilova et al, 2010;Fraïsse et al, 2016;Gagnaire et al, 2018). Mollusk shell DNA is a useful tool to assess the presence and genomic landscape of invaders at given points in time and space.…”

Section: Potential Of Ancient Mollusk Dna For Studying Biological Invmentioning

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Unveiling the Ecological Applications of Ancient DNA From Mollusk Shells

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The shells of marine mollusks represent promising metagenomic archives of the past, adding to bones, teeth, hairs, and environmental samples most commonly examined in ancient DNA research. Seminal work has established that DNA recovery from marine mollusk shells depends on their microstructure, preservation and disease state, and that authentic ancient DNA could be retrieved from specimens as old as 7,000 years. Here, we significantly push the temporal limit for shell DNA recovery to ≥100,000 years with the successful genetic characterization of one Portlandia arctica and one Mytilus mussel sample collected within a dated permafrost layer from the Taimyr Peninsula, Russia. We expand the analysis of ancient DNA in carbonate shells to a larger number of genera (Arctica, Cernuella, Crassostrea, Dreissena, Haliotis, Lymnaea, Margaritifera, Pecten, Ruditapes, Venerupis) from marine, freshwater and terrestrial environments. We demonstrate that DNA from ancient shells can provide sufficient resolution for taxonomic, phylogenetic and/or population assignment. Our results confirm mollusk shells as long-term DNA reservoirs, opening new avenues for the investigation of environmental changes, commercial species management, biological invasion, and extinction. This is especially timely in light of modern threats to biodiversity and ecosystems.

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Section: Potential Of Ancient Mollusk Dna For Studying Biological Invmentioning

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“…In most of the comparative studies, the morphological criterion is chosen to identify the two species. However, the two species show high morphological similarities [97,98] that prevent from morphological consistent species identification [99]. Mussel's "angularity" has been proposed anyway to improve morphometric identification with discriminating thresholds for zebra and quagga mussels [100].…”

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“…Mussel's "angularity" has been proposed anyway to improve morphometric identification with discriminating thresholds for zebra and quagga mussels [100]. Molecular genetic markers have then been developed to differentiate Dreissena species [97,98,101], but most of them are based on restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) of cytochrome-C oxidase subunit I (COI gene). Such mitochondrial genetic tool does not allow identifying potential interspecific hybrids [97].…”

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“…Molecular genetic markers have then been developed to differentiate Dreissena species [97,98,101], but most of them are based on restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) of cytochrome-C oxidase subunit I (COI gene). Such mitochondrial genetic tool does not allow identifying potential interspecific hybrids [97]. If natural hybridization has been reported only once by Voroshilova et al [97] using allozyme patterns, no evidence exists that the two species are unable to hybridize in natural environment.…”

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“…Such mitochondrial genetic tool does not allow identifying potential interspecific hybrids [97]. If natural hybridization has been reported only once by Voroshilova et al [97] using allozyme patterns, no evidence exists that the two species are unable to hybridize in natural environment. In ecotoxicological studies, a reliable identification of Dreissena species is a key step to ensure the efficiency of the use of such freshwater sentinel species and their associated biomarkers to reflect exposure and toxic effects of xenobiotics.…”

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Mussel as a Tool to Define Continental Watershed Quality

Ladeiro¹,

Barjhoux²,

Bigot-Clivot³

et al. 2017

Organismal and Molecular Malacology

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Bivalves appear as relevant sentinel species in aquatic ecotoxicology and water quality assessment. This is particularly true in marine ecosystems. In fact, several biomonitoring frameworks in the world used mollusks since several decades on the base of contaminant accumulation (Mussel Watch, ROCCH) and/or biological responses called biomarker (OSPAR) measurements. In freshwater systems, zebra and quagga mussels could represent alternative sentinels, which could be seen as the counterparts of mussel marine species. This chapter presents original studies and projects underlying the interest of these freshwater mussels for water quality monitoring based on contaminant accumulation and biomarker development measurements. These sentinel species could be used as a tool for chemical/biological monitoring of biota under the European water framework directive and for the development of effect-based monitoring tools.

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Internal transcribed spacer as effective molecular marker for the detection of natural hybridization between the bivalves Pinna nobilis and Pinna rudis

Catanese,

Vázquez‐Luis,

Giacobbe

et al. 2024

Ecology and Evolution

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The Pinna nobilis, a Mediterranean mollusc, has suffered population declines due to a massive mortality event associated with various factors including the parasite Haplosporidium pinnae. Some populations show resilience, possibly due to local environmental conditions. In this study, a molecular multiplex PCR method was developed using species‐specific primers targeting Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) regions of P. nobilis and P. rudis, allowing accurate species identification and hybrid detection. Samples from Mediterranean areas were analysed, including putative hybrids and individuals from five other bivalve species. DNA was isolated, ITS regions were amplified and sequenced, and phylogenetic analyses confirmed species differentiation and primer specificity. The multiplex‐PCR successfully identified P. nobilis, P. rudis, and their hybrids based on distinct amplicon patterns. This study highlights the value of molecular tools in species conservation, especially for monitoring and managing hybridization, supporting effective biodiversity conservation strategies.

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Natural hybridization of two mussel species Dreissena polymorpha (Pallas, 1771) and Dreissena bugensis (Andrusov, 1897)

Cited by 17 publications

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Unveiling the Ecological Applications of Ancient DNA From Mollusk Shells

Unveiling the Ecological Applications of Ancient DNA From Mollusk Shells

Mussel as a Tool to Define Continental Watershed Quality

Internal transcribed spacer as effective molecular marker for the detection of natural hybridization between the bivalves Pinna nobilis and Pinna rudis

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