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Analysis of genetic diversity and population structure of Bellamya quadrata from lakes of middle and lower Yangtze River

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As an endemic species of freshwater gastropods in China, Bellamya quadrata plays an important role in ecosystem service provision and commercial importance. However, the species is overharvested and its natural habitats are under severe threat due to fragmentation and loss. To estimate the genetic diversity and population structure of B. quadrata, 285 individuals from eight lake populations across middle and lower Yangtze River were sampled. Seven microsatellite loci were genotyped. Our results showed that (i) the genetic diversity of B. quadrata was high in most of the studied populations, yet effective population sizes appear to be rather small in some populations; (ii) low levels of genetic differentiation exists among populations but gene flow was generally high; (iii) no clear geographic or genetic structure was observed in the studied region, implying mechanisms (zoochoric dispersal and anthropogenic translocations) that enhance dispersal and gene flow have promoted population connectivity. However, the comparatively high genetic diversity of B. quadrata could be attributed to a lag phase, suggesting that the genetic diversity of this species may be lost in the future and the priorities for conservation of B. quadrata are necessary.

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This work was financially supported by the Initial Funding for the Doctor of Henan Normal University (No. qd13055), the Technology Innovation Team Plan of Henan (No. 14IRTSTHN013), the Fisheries Key Disciplines of Henan, the Fisheries Key Disciplines of Henan and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31400397).

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    Qianhong Gu, Man Zhang, Chuanjiang Zhou, Guorong Zhu, Jing Dong & Yunni Gao

  2. Sichuan Giastar Group, Leshan, 614000, People’s Republic of China

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  3. Xinjiang Fishery Research Institute, Ürümqi, 830000, People’s Republic of China

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Gu, Q., Zhang, M., Zhou, C. et al. Analysis of genetic diversity and population structure of Bellamya quadrata from lakes of middle and lower Yangtze River. Genetica 143, 545–554 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10709-015-9852-3

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