Mitochondrial DNA variability of Octopus vulgaris (Mollusca, Cephalopoda) in the Tunisian Waters
Journal Title: JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN BIOLOGY - Year 2014, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
This study provides data on the genetic structuring of Octopus vulgaris in the Tunisian waters. A total of 121 specimens were collected in four locations (one in the western Mediterranean and three in theCentral Mediterranean). A portion of the cytochrome b gene (485pb) of the mitochondrial DNA was analysed. The most relevant result was the high genetic structuring among populations in the study area (ΦST = 0.06851, p <0.0001). Median-joining network analysis did not separate any haplotype group, and haplotype distribution did not mirror the geographic origin of the samples. Populations pairwise ΦST and MDS analyses clearly showed that the populations from the coast are differentiated from the deep sea populations. For purposes of stock management, these two groups should be considered as separate stocks.
Authors and Affiliations
Basma Nafkha, Soufia Ezzeddine, Karima Fadhlaoui-Zid
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP654389
- DOI 10.24297/jab.v5i1.5348
- Views 193
- Downloads 0
Based on the molecular phylogeny of the genus Illadopsis, a very great genetic difference between sedentary populations of Illadopsis rufipennis resurrects the name Illadopsis extrema Bates, 1930
Illadopsis rufipennis is a sedentary member of the African jungle babblers and in our paper concerning this group, we retrieved a strong divergence between its two subspecies. To check this divergence and leaning partial...
Purification and Characterization of Pectinase from Bacillus licheniformis obtained from a Cassava Waste Dump
This study investigated the properties of pectinase from Bacillus licheniformis. The pectinase secreted by the microorganism was purified using ion exchange and gel filtration chromatography on DEAE-Sephadex and Sephadex...
Efficacy of some biocides against Potato Leafhopper, Empoasca fabae (Homoptera: Cicadellidae), on cowpea
A field study was carried out in Khan Bani Saad district, Diyala province on 2015 to evaluate bio pesticides viz. Spinosad (Saccharopolyspora spinosa) , BSA3 (Beauveria bassiana) , Mycotal (Lecanecillium muscarium) and u...
Simulation and Quantification of Tortuous Vessels-Cerebal AVM
A Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation is an abnormal connection between arteries and veins. In the healthy cases, the blood flows from arteries to veins through capillary bed. But patient having AVM, the capillary bed wi...
Effects of Urea and Imazethapyr on Orobanche Crenata germination, Radicle extension, Incidence and Faba Bean Growth and Yield
Orobanche crenata Forsk., a debilitating root parasitic weed, has become an important constraint to production of cool season legumes in Sudan. The present investigation was undertaken to determine the effects of urea, t...