Population structure of Desmophyllum pertusum found along the United States eastern continental margin.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The connectivity and genetic structuring of populations throughout a region influence a species' resilience and probability of recovery from anthropogenic impacts. By gaining a comprehensive understanding of population connectivity, more effective management can be prioritized. To assess the connectivity and population genetic structure of a common cold-water coral species, Desmophyllum pertusum (Lophelia pertusa), we performed Restriction-site Associated DNA Sequencing (RADseq) on individuals from nine sites ranging from submarine canyons off New England to the southeastern coast of the United States (SEUS) and the Gulf of Mexico (GOM). Fifty-seven individuals and 3,180 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were used to assess genetic differentiation.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Weinnig AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11520793 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature