Photosynthetic plasticity of the genus Asparagopsis (Bonnemaisoniales, Rhodophyta) in response to temperature: implications for invasiveness

Zanolla, Marianela; Altamirano, Marı́a; Carmona, Raquel; Rosa, Julio de la; Sherwood, Alison R.; Andreakis, Nikos

doi:10.1007/s10530-014-0797-8

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“…Thus, processes such as invasional meltdown (Simberloff & Von Holle, 1999), plus a highly altered recipient ecosystem (i.e., unbalanced species composition, poor species richness) may have facilitated the settlement of A. taxiformis IL2 in the region. All these factors have been extensively cited as facilitators of macroalgal invasions (Occhipinti-Ambrogi, 2007;Andreakis & Schaffelke, 2012), to which should be added the intrinsic characteristics of the invader, such as broad phenotypic plasticity (Zanolla et al, 2015), effective vegetative propagation mechanisms (Zanolla et al, 2017a), the production of novel genetic variants through sexual reproduction (Zanolla et al, 2017b) and genetic characteristics that have rapid adaptive and expansive potential (Zanolla et al, 2018).…”

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Structure and temporal dynamics of a seaweed assemblage dominated by the invasive lineage 2 of Asparagopsis taxiformis (Bonnemaisoniaceae, Rhodophyta) in the Alboran Sea

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To cite this article:ZANOLLA, M., CARMONA, R., DE LA ROSA, J., & ALTAMIRANO, M. (2018). Structure and temporal dynamics of a seaweed assemblage dominated by the invasive lineage 2 of Asparagopsis taxiformis (Bonnemaisoniaceae, Rhodophyta) AbstractAsparagopsis taxiformis is a rhodophycean species composed of six genetic lineages, one of which is considered a relevant invasive component of Mediterranean flora. This study describes seasonal changes in the structure and biomass of the native community associated with A. taxiformis on the coast of Granada (southern Spain). The native community was represented by 18 Rhodophyta, 3 Chlorophyta, and 4 Ochrophyta species. Biomass was dominated by A. taxiformis and Halopteris filicina. In January, A. taxiformis represented only 16% of the whole community biomass, but 2 months later, more than 90% of the community biomass was formed by the invasive species. During the study period, species richness, the Shannon diversity index, and species evenness showed low and generally stable values. Given that A. taxiformis gametophytes are present throughout the year, they likely pose a constant stress to the development of the native community. This survey provides baseline information on the macroalgal community structure, which may be useful to further studies on the actual impact of the invasive lineage of A. taxiformis

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“…Only two of these lineages have invasive characteristics (Andreakis et al, 2007;Bolton et al, 2011). Recent studies have shown that these cryptic lineages present different morphological (Zanolla et al, 2014) and photosynthetic characteristics (Zanolla et al, 2015). In the Mediterranean basin, lineage 2 (IL2) is regarded as invasive.…”

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Structure and temporal dynamics of a seaweed assemblage dominated by the invasive lineage 2 of Asparagopsis taxiformis (Bonnemaisoniaceae, Rhodophyta) in the Alboran Sea

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“…, , Zanolla et al. ). Asparagopsis consists of multiple cryptic mitochondrial lineages of uncertain taxonomic status (Zanolla et al.…”

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“…L4 is characterized by photosynthetic optima displaced toward higher temperatures and lack of photosynthetic activity at lower temperatures (Zanolla et al. ). L4 can therefore be considered a tropical clade which may be already well established or recently introduced in the Australian tropics.…”

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“…The greater physiological and morphological plasticity previously recorded for L2 (Zanolla et al. , ) raises severe concerns in relation to establishing early stage warning systems for prompt identification of invasive species. It further highlights the importance of programs for monitoring already introduced taxa characterized by a high invasive profile, particularly in marine ecosystems of global natural significance such as the Lord Howe Island group.…”

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Endemic or introduced? Phylogeography of Asparagopsis (Florideophyceae) in Australia reveals multiple introductions and a new mitochondrial lineage

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The red seaweed Asparagopsis taxiformis embodies five cryptic mitochondrial lineages (lineage 1-5) introduced worldwide as a consequence of human mediated transport and climate change. We compared globally collected mitochondrial cox2-3 intergenic spacer sequences with sequences produced from multiple Australian locations and South Korea to identify Asparagopsis lineages and to reveal cryptic introductions. We report A. taxiformis lineage 4 from Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australia, and the highly invasive Indo-Pacific Mediterranean lineage 2 from South Korea and Lord Howe Island, Australia. Phylogeographic analysis showed a clear haplotype and geographic separation between western Australian and Great Barrier Reef (GBR) isolates belonging to the recently described lineage 5. The same lineage, however, was characterized by a substantial genetic and geographic break between the majority of Australian specimens and Asparagopsis collections from South Solitary Island, Southern GBR, Lord Howe Island, Kermadec Islands, Norfolk Island, New Caledonia and French Polynesia. The disjunct geographic distribution and sequence divergence between these two groups supports the recognition of a sixth cryptic A. taxiformis mitochondrial lineage. As climatic changes accelerate the relocation of biota and offer novel niches for colonization, periodic surveys for early detection of cryptic invasive seaweeds will be critical in determining whether eradication or effective containment of the aliens are feasible.

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Role of thermal photosynthetic plasticity in the dispersal and settlement of two global green tide formers: Ulva pertusa and U. ohnoi

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Photosynthetic plasticity of the genus Asparagopsis (Bonnemaisoniales, Rhodophyta) in response to temperature: implications for invasiveness

Cited by 26 publications

References 52 publications

Structure and temporal dynamics of a seaweed assemblage dominated by the invasive lineage 2 of Asparagopsis taxiformis (Bonnemaisoniaceae, Rhodophyta) in the Alboran Sea

Structure and temporal dynamics of a seaweed assemblage dominated by the invasive lineage 2 of Asparagopsis taxiformis (Bonnemaisoniaceae, Rhodophyta) in the Alboran Sea

Endemic or introduced? Phylogeography of Asparagopsis (Florideophyceae) in Australia reveals multiple introductions and a new mitochondrial lineage

Role of thermal photosynthetic plasticity in the dispersal and settlement of two global green tide formers: Ulva pertusa and U. ohnoi

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