The influence of historical and contemporary landscape variables on the spatial genetic structure of the rainbow darter (Etheostoma caeruleum) in tributaries of the upper Mississippi River

Davis, Dane J.; Wieman, Anna C.; Berendzen, Peter B.

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“…A possible explanation for this weak divergence was an on-going gene flow through Lake St. Clair, an adjacent water body connecting the two rivers. Similarly, Davis, Wieman & Berendzen (2015) reported lack of genetic differentiation among Rainbow darter ( Etheostoma caeruleum ) samples across four tributaries of the upper Mississippi River (only 1.05% of the genetic variation was attributed to among-drainage variation, even at sites located 60–120 km apart). The authors hypothesized that the northward population expansion of this species occurred recently, after the retreat of the last glaciation event (15,000 years ago).…”

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“…The historical and contemporary river and stream landscapes have a profound effect on the population demographic and genetic processes of resident fish species ( Castric, Bonny & Bernatchez, 2001 ; Beneteau, Mandrak & Heath, 2009 ; Hopken, Douglas & Douglas, 2012 ; Davis, Wieman & Berendzen, 2015 ; Crookes & Shaw, 2016 ). A tropical river landscape is the outcome of a long geomorphological process, and was less affected by the latest glaciation period at the end of the Pleistocene era (approximately 100,000 to 10,000 years ago) than rivers in temperate regions.…”

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Effects of landscape features on population genetic variation of a tropical stream fish, Stone lapping minnow,Garra cambodgiensis, in the upper Nan River drainage basin, northern Thailand

Jaisuk

Senanan

2018

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Spatial genetic variation of river-dwelling freshwater fishes is typically affected by the historical and contemporary river landscape as well as life-history traits. Tropical river and stream landscapes have endured extended geological change, shaping the existing pattern of genetic diversity, but were not directly affected by glaciation. Thus, spatial genetic variation of tropical fish populations should look very different from the pattern observed in temperate fish populations. These data are becoming important for designing appropriate management and conservation plans, as these aquatic systems are undergoing intense development and exploitation. This study evaluated the effects of landscape features on population genetic diversity of Garra cambodgiensis, a stream cyprinid, in eight tributary streams in the upper Nan River drainage basin (n = 30–100 individuals/location), Nan Province, Thailand. These populations are under intense fishing pressure from local communities. Based on 11 microsatellite loci, we detected moderate genetic diversity within eight population samples (average number of alleles per locus = 10.99 ± 3.00; allelic richness = 10.12 ± 2.44). Allelic richness within samples and stream order of the sampling location were negatively correlated (P < 0.05). We did not detect recent bottleneck events in these populations, but we did detect genetic divergence among populations (Global FST = 0.022, P < 0.01). The Bayesian clustering algorithms (TESS and STRUCTURE) suggested that four to five genetic clusters roughly coincide with sub-basins: (1) headwater streams/main stem of the Nan River, (2) a middle tributary, (3) a southeastern tributary and (4) a southwestern tributary. We observed positive correlation between geographic distance and linearized FST (P < 0.05), and the genetic differentiation pattern can be moderately explained by the contemporary stream network (STREAMTREE analysis, R2 = 0.75). The MEMGENE analysis suggested genetic division between northern (genetic clusters 1 and 2) and southern (clusters 3 and 4) sub-basins. We observed a high degree of genetic admixture in each location, highlighting the importance of natural flooding patterns and possible genetic impacts of supplementary stocking. Insights obtained from this research advance our knowledge of the complexity of a tropical stream system, and guide current conservation and restoration efforts for this species in Thailand.

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Effects of landscape features on population genetic variation of a tropical stream fish, Stone lapping minnow,Garra cambodgiensis, in the upper Nan River drainage basin, northern Thailand

Jaisuk

Senanan

2018

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“…The Volga (Fayette County, IA) and Meramec (Crawford/Dent Counties, MO) rivers were selected as systems for comparison. Both waterways are historically known to contain abundant resident populations of E. caeruleum and have segments that are relatively undisturbed and unimpeded (Davis et al, 2015;Ray et al, 2006). The Volga River is a tributary of the upper Mississippi River within the previously glaciated region of North Central North America.…”

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“…caeruleum . A recent study utilized microsatellite data to understand the spatial distribution of genetic diversity of the rainbow darter in tributaries of the upper Mississippi River basin in northeast Iowa (Davis et al, 2015). The analyses revealed a single genetic population and no evidence of significant population subdivision despite the large geographic distance separating local populations.…”

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“…West of the Mississippi River, E. caeruleum has a disjunct distribution inhabiting streams in the upper Mississippi River basin and the Ozark Plateau, but is absent in the intervening region (Figure 2). In tributaries of the upper Mississippi River, local populations of the rainbow darter have a patchy, disjunct distribution across the riverscape (Davis et al, 2015). Areas of local concentration are often separated by large river distances.…”

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Comparative riverscape genomics of the rainbow darter (Etheostoma caeruleum) in glaciated and unglaciated environments

Gamble

Berendzen

2021

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Periodic glaciation during the Quaternary period shaped the contemporary riverscape and distribution of freshwater fishes in the Mississippi River drainage of central North America. The rainbow darter (Etheostoma caeruleum) is a member of this ichthyofauna and has a disjunct distribution in glaciated and unglaciated environments west of the Mississippi River. The aim of this study was to utilize genome-wide SNP data to compare the population genomic structure of the rainbow darter in river networks with disparate glacial histories; the Volga River in the glaciated upper Mississippi River basin and the Meramec River in the unglaciated Ozark Plateau. Individuals were sampled from localities within each river system at distances dictated by the organismal life history and habitat preferences. Riverscape analyses were performed on three datasets: total combined localities of both rivers and one for each river independently. The results revealed a lasting influence of historic glaciation on the population genomic structure of rainbow darter populations. There was evidence of population expansion into the glaciated northern region following glacial retreat. The population genetic signature within the Volga River did not fit expectations of the stream hierarchy model, but revealed a pattern of repeated colonization and extirpation due to cyclic glaciation. The population within the unglaciated Meramec River adhered to the stream hierarchy model, with a directional order of genetic diversity based on the life history and habitat preferences of the species. These results demonstrate the necessity to consider the geologic and climatic history of a region as well as the life history of an organism when interpreting spatial genetic patterns.

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Comparative riverscape genomics of the rainbow darter (Etheostoma caeruleum) in glaciated and unglaciated environments

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Berendzen

2021

Ecology and Evolution

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The influence of historical and contemporary landscape variables on the spatial genetic structure of the rainbow darter (Etheostoma caeruleum) in tributaries of the upper Mississippi River

Cited by 8 publications

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Effects of landscape features on population genetic variation of a tropical stream fish, Stone lapping minnow,Garra cambodgiensis, in the upper Nan River drainage basin, northern Thailand

Effects of landscape features on population genetic variation of a tropical stream fish, Stone lapping minnow,Garra cambodgiensis, in the upper Nan River drainage basin, northern Thailand

Comparative riverscape genomics of the rainbow darter (Etheostoma caeruleum) in glaciated and unglaciated environments

Comparative riverscape genomics of the rainbow darter (Etheostoma caeruleum) in glaciated and unglaciated environments

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