Whole Genome Analysis Reveals Evolutionary History and Introgression Events in Bale Monkeys.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objective: The Bale monkey (Chlorocebus djamdjamensis) is a threatened primate species endemic to Ethiopia and, in contrast to other members of the genus Chlorocebus, lives at high altitudes and feeds mainly on bamboo. Two populations of the species are present, one in continuous bamboo forest (CF) in the eastern part of the species' range, and the other in fragmented forest (FF) in the western part. Based on mitochondrial DNA and phenotypic characteristics, previous studies have suggested introgression by parapatric congeners into the FF population but not into the CF population. The objective of this study was to gain insights into the evolutionary history of Bale monkeys and their potential genetic adaptations to high altitudes and for bamboo consumption.

SUBMITTER: Seshadri L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11593718 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature