Phylogenetic and genetic variation analysis of lesser short-nosed fruit bat Cynopterus brachyotis (Muller 1838) on Java island, Indonesia, inferred from mitochondrial D-loop.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cynopterus brachyotis (Müller 1838) is a generalist and widespread fruit bat species which inhabits different types of habitats in Southeast Asia. This species plays an essential role as a seed disperser and pollinator. Morphological study and phylogenetic analysis using mtDNA markers (cyt-b and D-loop) revealed that this species had two different forms in peninsular Malaysia and Borneo and six lineages in Southeast Asia that lead to new species formation. In addition, this species is also reported to have high genetic diversity in Malaysia and Thailand based on the D-loop sequence. However, a phylogenetic and genetic variation study of C. brachyotis in Indonesia has not been conducted yet. These two studies are important as additional information for taxonomic and popul

SUBMITTER: Mubarok H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9813318 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature