DNA barcodes evidence the contact zone of eastern and western caddisfly lineages in the Western Carpathians.

ABSTRACT: The region of the Western Carpathians is, among other aspects, very important for survival and diversity of European freshwater fauna due to the presence of a large number of (sub)mountain springs and streams. However, these ecologically and faunistically diversified habitats are still understudied in the context of genetic diversity and population structure of their inhabitants. This study focuses on genetic diversity and distribution patterns of the caddisfly Rhyacophila tristis, common and widespread representative of mountain freshwater fauna. Analysis of the COI mitochondrial marker revealed presence of the western and eastern lineages, with samples from both lineages being grouped in BOLD (Barcode of Life Data System) into separate BINs (Barcode Index Numbers). Our data indicates tha

SUBMITTER: Bozanova J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8674257 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature