On the origin and systematics of the northern African wood mouse (<i>Apodemus sylvaticus</i>) populations: a comparative study of mtDNA restriction patterns

Libois, Roland; Michaux, Johan; Ramalhinho, Maria da Graça; Maurois, Céline; Sarà, Maurizio

doi:10.1139/z01-106

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“…Finally, CR1 mismatch distribution indicated that population expansion in northern Algeria predated that in Europe (data not shown), confirming that the northern Algerian population is older (Brandli et al 2005). Similar molecular studies involving translocations of micromammals identified the geographic sources of European populations in Morocco or Tunisia, but in every case samples from Algeria were missing (Libois et al 2001;Michaux et al 2003;Brandli et al 2005;Cosson et al 2005).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 52%

“…As a consequence, we expect that at least some dating events proposed for the recently introduced populations across the Mediterranean Basin are likely overestimated. It is thus especially surprising that those estimates that predated by far evidences of human crossing of the Strait of Gibraltar or fossil records were not envisaged under the light of these expected estimation biases and limitations (Guiller et al 2001;Libois et al 2001;Michaux et al 2003;Brandli et al 2005;Cosson et al 2005). Recent methods that calculate simultaneously times of divergence, population sizes and migration rates, were designed to circumvent this bias (e.g.…”

Section: Translocation Scenarios and Historical Demography Of The Eurmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Early phases of a successful invasion: mitochondrial phylogeography of the common genet (Genetta genetta) within the Mediterranean Basin

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The Mediterranean Basin, connected by cultural exchanges since prehistoric times, provides an outstanding framework to study species translocations. We address here the early phases of the successful invasion of the common genet (Genetta genetta), a small carnivoran supposedly introduced from Africa to Europe during historical times, by assessing mitochondrial nucleotide variability in 134 individuals from its native and invasive ranges. We identify four lineages within the native species range [northern Algeria, Peninsular Arabia, southern Africa and western Africa + Maghreb (including northern Algeria)], in contradiction with morphological taxonomy. We propose that the cooccurrence in Maghreb of two divergent lineages (autochthonous and western African) is due to secondary contact through intermittent permeability of the Saharan belt during the Plio-Pleistocene. Estimates of coalescence time and genetic diversity, in concert with other available evidences in the literature, indicate that the origin of European populations of common genets is in Maghreb, possibly restricted to northern Algeria. The autochthonous mitochondrial lineage of Maghreb was the only contributor to the European pool, suggesting that translocations were associated to a cultural constraint such as a local use of the species, which might have artificially excluded the western African lineage. Haplotype network and nested clade analysis (NCA) provide evidence for independent events of introductions throughout Spain (Andalucia, Cataluña, and the Balearic Isl.)-and, to a lesser extent, Portugal-acting as a 'translocation hotspot'. Due to the reduced number of northern Algerian individuals belonging to the autochthonous mitochondrial lineage of Maghreb, it remains impossible to test hypotheses of historical translocations, although a main contribution of the Moors is likely. Our demographic analyses support a scenario of very recent introduction of a reduced number of individuals in Europe followed by rapid population expansion. We suggest that an exceptional combination of factors including multiple translocations, human-driven propagation across natural barriers, and natural processes of colonization allowed by a wide ecological tolerance, promoted the successful spread of the common genet into Europe.

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confidence: 52%

Section: Translocation Scenarios and Historical Demography Of The Eurmentioning

confidence: 99%

Early phases of a successful invasion: mitochondrial phylogeography of the common genet (Genetta genetta) within the Mediterranean Basin

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“…This is consistent with other European carnivores, especially mustelids, like wolverines (Walker et al, 2001), otters (Cassens et al, 2000;Morales, 2002), polecats, pine martens (Davison et al, 2001) and wolves (Vila et al, 1999). However, the low variation contrasts with the situation in other mammals, such as brown bears (Ursus arctos) (Taberlet et al, 1998), hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) (Seddon et al, 2001), shrews (Sorex araneus, S. minutus and Crocidura suaveolens) (Taberlet et al, 1994(Taberlet et al, , 1998Bilton et al, 1998), and the rodents Apodemus sylvaticus (Michaux et al, 2003;Libois et al, 2001), Myopus schisticolor (Federov et al, 1996), Arvicola sp. (Taberlet et al, 1998), Microtus agrestis and Clethrionomys glareolus (Jaarola and Tegelstro¨m, 1995;Bilton et al, 1998).…”

Section: The Phylogeography Of European Minkmentioning

confidence: 88%

“…In most cases, a strong geographic structure of the genetic variability has been found throughout Europe, with different lineages arising from putative refugia in Iberia (Spain and Portugal), Italy, the Balkans and the Caucasus (Michaux et al, 1996(Michaux et al, , 1998(Michaux et al, , 2003Santucci et al, 1998;Taberlet et al, 1998 ;Libois et al, 2001;Hewitt, 1999). Yet some species, especially wideranging carnivores, exhibit little geographic structure between the proposed refugia.…”

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Is the western population of the European mink, (Mustela lutreola), a distinct Management Unit for conservation?

Michaux

Libois

Davison

et al. 2004

Biological Conservation

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The European mink (Mustela lutreola) is one of the most threatened carnivores in Europe, with fragmented populations in Belarus, Russia and Romania, as well in south-western France and northern Spain. Many populations have become extinct recently, or are declining. We investigated mitochondrial DNA variation, using the complete D-loop region, and concentrating on the west European population. The aim was two-fold: to use the genetic information to advise on the conservation of European mink, and to begin to understand their history through the Pleistocene. Captive breeding and re-introduction programmes are underway, so it is particularly vital to know whether the West European population should be treated separately. We find that European mink probably colonised from a single refugium after the last glaciation. West European populations may be fixed for a single haplotype, also suggesting a common origin. Despite this evidence for gene flow, following the precautionary principle we suggest that mink from the three geographically separate populations (Romania, Eastern and Western Europe) should be managed separately, for the moment. #

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“…In North Africa, paleontological data attest the presence of the wood mouse since 10,000 years only (Dobson, 1998;Dobson and Wright, 2000). Libois et al (2001) and Michaux et al (2003) showed that North African A. sylvaticus reached North Africa via the Strait of Gibraltar as a result of anthropogenic introductions during the Holocene. Heligmosomoides phylogeographic data in this region confirms this scenario as the Moroccan parasite population clusters within the south western European clade 2.…”

Section: Regional Co-differentiation Between Heligmosomoides and A Smentioning

confidence: 99%

Geography and host biogeography matter for understanding the phylogeography of a parasite

Nieberding

Durette-Desset

Vanderpoorten

et al. 2008

Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution

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The co-evolution between hosts and parasites has long been recognized as a fundamental driver of macro-evolutionary patterns of diversification. The effect of co-differentiation on parasite diversification is, however, often confounded by underlying geographic patterns of host distribution. In order to disentangle the confounding effects of allopatric versus host speciation, the mitochondrial cytochrome b (cyt b) gene was sequenced in seventy individuals of the parasitic nematode genus Heligmosomoides sampled in the six Apodemus mice species common in the western Palearctic region. The nuclear internal transcribed spacers (ITS) 1 and 2 were also sequenced in fifteen parasites to confirm the mitochondrial data. All lineages differentiated according to a geographic pattern and independently from the sampled host species. This suggests that host speciation did not involve concurrent parasite speciation. However, the geographic distribution range of some parasite lineages mirrors that of A. sylvaticus lineages in SW Europe, and that of A. flavicollis lineages in the Balkans and in the Middle East. Thus, regional co-differentiation likely occurred between the parasite and the two sister Apodemus hosts in different parts of their distribution range. We suggest that differences in regional abundances of A. sylvaticus and A. flavicollis are responsible for generating this pattern of regional co-differentiation. This study highlights the importance of integrating both geography and biogeographic information from potential hosts to better understand their parasite phylogeography.

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On the origin and systematics of the northern African wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) populations: a comparative study of mtDNA restriction patterns

Cited by 25 publications

References 21 publications

Early phases of a successful invasion: mitochondrial phylogeography of the common genet (Genetta genetta) within the Mediterranean Basin

Early phases of a successful invasion: mitochondrial phylogeography of the common genet (Genetta genetta) within the Mediterranean Basin

Is the western population of the European mink, (Mustela lutreola), a distinct Management Unit for conservation?

Geography and host biogeography matter for understanding the phylogeography of a parasite

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