Genetic characteristics influence the phenotype of marine macroalga Fucus vesiculosus (Phaeophyceae).

ABSTRACT: Intraspecific variation is an important component of heterogeneity in biological systems that can manifest at the genotypic and phenotypic level. This study investigates the influence of genetic characteristics on the phenotype of free-living Fucus vesiculosus using traditional morphological measures and microsatellite genotyping. Two sympatric morphotypes were observed to be significantly genetically and morphologically differentiated despite experiencing analogous local environmental conditions; indicating a genetic element to F. vesiculosus morphology. Additionally, the observed intraclonal variation established divergent morphology within some genets. This demonstrated that clonal lineages have the ability to alter morphological traits by either a plastic response or soma

SUBMITTER: Preston R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9889845 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature