Phylogeographic triangulation: using predator-prey-parasite interactions to infer population history from partial genetic information.

ABSTRACT: Phylogeographic studies, which infer population history and dispersal movements from intra-specific spatial genetic variation, require expensive and time-consuming analyses that are not always feasible, especially in the case of rare or endangered species. On the other hand, comparative phylogeography of species involved in close biotic interactions may show congruent patterns depending on the specificity of the relationship. Consequently, the phylogeography of a parasite that needs two hosts to complete its life cycle should reflect population history traits of both hosts. Population movements evidenced by the parasite's phylogeography that are not reflected in the phylogeography of one of these hosts may thus be attributed to the other host. Using the wild rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

SUBMITTER: Barbosa AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3509066 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature