Molecular genetic diversity of musk deer Moschus moschiferus L., 1758 (Ruminantia, Artiodactyla) from the northern subspecies group

Холодова, М. В.; Prikhod’ko, V. I.

doi:10.1134/s1022795406070131

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“…In the present study, 94 variable sites and 27 haplotypes were detected in 109 forest musk deer, and the nucleotide and haplotype diversities were 0.0453 and 0.934 respectively. These captive populations of forest musk deer have relatively high genetic diversities when compared with Siberian musk deer ( Moschus moschiferus ) ( h = 0.970, π = 0.0265) (Kholodova & Prikhodk 2006), Chinese sika deer ( Cervus nippon ) ( h = 0.932, π = 0.0106) (Wu et al. 2004), Eld’s deer ( Cervus eldi ) ( h = 0.81–0.89, π = 0.014–0.024) (Balakrishnan et al.…”

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Genetic diversity of captive forest musk deer (Moschus berezovskii) inferred from the mitochondrial DNA control region

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Forest musk deer (Moschus berezovskii) were once distributed widely in China. However, wild populations have declined dramatically because of poaching and habitat loss. Captive breeding populations have been established for several decades, but the genetic backgrounds of most captive populations were unclear and the population sizes increased very slowly. To provide useful information for conservation and management of this species, we investigated the genetic diversity and population structure of forest musk deer by analysing a 582-bp fragment of the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) control region (CR) in three captive breeding populations in Sichuan Province, China. Ninety-four variable sites and 27 haplotypes were observed in 109 individuals, and the nucleotide and haplotype diversities were relatively high compared with those of other endangered mammals. Of the three investigated populations, the Maerkang population had the highest nucleotide diversity (pi=0.0568), haplotype diversity (h=0.836) and average intra-population genetic distance (0.062). The analysis of molecular variance demonstrated that most variation occurred within samples and that there was significant differentiation of the three populations. Estimates of gene flow indicated that there were few genetic exchanges among the three populations. Building pedigree records and increasing gene flow between populations will be helpful for conserving these populations and this species.

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Genetic diversity of captive forest musk deer (Moschus berezovskii) inferred from the mitochondrial DNA control region

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“…Two Siberian subspecies with a latitudinal location of the ranges and with a predominance of morphotype A in the samples were united into a separate cluster. This is partly owing to their phylogenetic relationship confirmed by molecular genetic research (Kholodova and Prikhod'ko, 2006). A separate cluster combines subspecies with low popula tion numbers; morphotypes A and B occur in the Verkhoyansk subspecies, whereas morphotype B is more common in the Himalayan and Chinese subspe cies.…”

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“…However, within a relatively short historical time (370000-140000 years), in the vast species range, mod ern ecological forms appeared, which differ in their unique morphological structures (Prikhod'ko, 2012) and genetic diversity (Kholodova and Prikhod'ko, 2006). Using craniodental features is useful in micro evolution studies, as well as in reconstructing the feed ing habits and habitats of the extinct forms of Moschidae.…”

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Cranial features and feeding types of subspecies forms of Moschus moschiferus L. (Moschidae, Cetartiodactyla)

Prikhod’ko

2015

Biol Bull Russ Acad Sci

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The relationship between the cranial features and feeding types in the musk deer has been studied. According to the results of dispersion and cluster analyses, the six modern subspecies were divided into four trophic (mixed feeders) subcategories-by the ratio of grass and leaves with a significant fraction of lichens (from 25 to 75%) in their diet. It was established that some morphological features of the skulls of subspecies forms correlate with their feeding specialization and habitat and can thus be useful in the reconstruction of adaptations of extinct Moschidae taxa.

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“…The study of polymorphism in the hypervariable sites of the mtDNA control region strongly suggests Eastern Siberia as the source area for the musk deer dispersal to the Far East and Sakhalin Island (Kholodova & Prikhod'ko 2006). And Su et al (1999) suggest that the historical dispersion of musk deer might be north to south in China, based on the phylogenetic study of complete cytochrome b gene in Moschus using museum samples.…”

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Dispersing or Contracting: A Perspective on the Evolutionary History and Population Conservation of Musk Deer

Liu¹

2016

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Musk deer, as a small hornless group, are of great significance in the phylogenetic evolution of ruminants. Clarification of their evolutionary history has the potential to contribute to an understanding of the total phylogeny of both cervids and bovids. In this paper, based on a comprehensive review of the literature, an integrated rearrangement of moschid fossils is proposed. Our review has produced the following results on the evolution and conservation of moschids: (1) the family Moschidae probably appeared abruptly at a around 30±5Ma, and evolved in parallel with Cervidae and Bovidae; (2) compared with Tragulidae and other Pecora, the Moschidae have acquired a number of progressive traits in common with Cervidae and Bovidae while maintaining certain primitive features, while in their own evolutionary history, they developed a suite of derived features to meet with new environmental circumstances while retaining the most important primitive traits; (3) the origin, divergence, diversification, dispersal and ultimate disappearance of moschids in Europe and North America are essentially closely related with the fluctuation of the global climate and local environmental changes; (4) an overall picture of the evolutionary history of Moschus is given; (5) multiple causes are responsible for the global downturn and near-extinction of all musk deer species and populations in recent decades, but it is due mainly to the international background of musk smuggling and domestic anthropocentric factors, particularly overpoaching using Gansitao. All in all, Early moschids underwent over 20Ma of "boom and bust" history from the late Oligocene to the end of Miocene in Europe and North America, and only the Eastern part of Asia sheltered the recent representatives during the Quaternary glacial cycles, but there is still a very long way to go before we can reconstruct the family's phylogenetic history in full, and the conservation of today's musk deer populations is currently the most urgent mission.

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Molecular genetic diversity of musk deer Moschus moschiferus L., 1758 (Ruminantia, Artiodactyla) from the northern subspecies group

Cited by 9 publications

References 22 publications

Genetic diversity of captive forest musk deer (Moschus berezovskii) inferred from the mitochondrial DNA control region

Genetic diversity of captive forest musk deer (Moschus berezovskii) inferred from the mitochondrial DNA control region

Cranial features and feeding types of subspecies forms of Moschus moschiferus L. (Moschidae, Cetartiodactyla)

Dispersing or Contracting: A Perspective on the Evolutionary History and Population Conservation of Musk Deer

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