Utilising public sequence databases to investigate genetic diversity of stoneflies in Medvednica Nature Park

In Medvednica Nature Park, near Croatia's capital Zagreb, urbanisation significantly impacts the fauna. Comprehensive field research has never been conducted in this area, despite the presence of diverse microhabitats and the discovery of several rare species previously unknown in the Croatian...

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Published in:Biodiversity data journal 2024, Vol.12, p.e121398-e121398
Main Authors: Kermek, Dora, Pischiutta, Nikola, Hlebec, Dora, Sivec, Ignac, Kučinić, Mladen
Format: Article
Language:English
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Croatia
DNA barcoding
intraspecific
morphology
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Summary:In Medvednica Nature Park, near Croatia's capital Zagreb, urbanisation significantly impacts the fauna. Comprehensive field research has never been conducted in this area, despite the presence of diverse microhabitats and the discovery of several rare species previously unknown in the Croatian fauna. This study provides the Park with first insight into the genetic and morphological diversity of stoneflies, one of the most endangered groups of organisms. Phylogenetic reconstructions and species delineation methods revealed intraspecific haplotype variation in most species (e.g. , and ), except for . Additionally, our study has identified isolated populations that merit further in-depth investigation concerning morphology, genetics and ecology.
ISSN:1314-2828
1314-2836
1314-2828
DOI:10.3897/BDJ.12.E121398