Whole genome sequencing and the application of a SNP panel reveal primary evolutionary lineages and genomic variation in the lion (Panthera leo).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous phylogeographic studies of the lion (Panthera leo) have improved our insight into the distribution of genetic variation, as well as a revised taxonomy which now recognizes a northern (Panthera leo leo) and a southern (Panthera leo melanochaita) subspecies. However, existing whole range phylogeographic studies on lions either consist of very limited numbers of samples, or are focused on mitochondrial DNA and/or a limited set of microsatellites. The geographic extent of genetic lineages and their phylogenetic relationships remain uncertain, clouded by massive sampling gaps, sex-biased dispersal and incomplete lineage sorting.

Results

In this study we present results of low depth whole genome sequencing and subsequent variant calling in ten lions sampled thr

SUBMITTER: Bertola LD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9027350 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature