Population structure in Chilean hake Merluccius gayi as revealed by mitochondrial DNA sequences

Genetic variation and divergence among samples of Chilean hake Merluccius gayi, from three localities off the coast of Chile and one locality off the coast of northern Peru, were assessed using sequences from the control region of mitochondrial DNA. Homogeneity tests revealed occurrence of at least...

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Published in:Journal of fish biology 2012-10, Vol.81 (5), p.1763-1772
Main Authors: Vidal, R. R., Carson, E. W., Gold, J. R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Chile
Deoxyribonucleic acid
DNA
DNA, Mitochondrial - genetics
Gadiformes - classification
Gadiformes - genetics
Genetic Variation
Genetics, Population
Haplotypes
Marine
Merluccius gayi
Mitochondrial DNA
Molecular Sequence Data
Pacific Ocean
Peru
South America
Species Specificity
stock structure
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Summary:Genetic variation and divergence among samples of Chilean hake Merluccius gayi, from three localities off the coast of Chile and one locality off the coast of northern Peru, were assessed using sequences from the control region of mitochondrial DNA. Homogeneity tests revealed occurrence of at least three distinct genetic stocks of M. gayi within the region sampled. Factors potentially contributing to genetic divergence among M. gayi probably include hydrodynamics and behaviour.
ISSN:0022-1112
1095-8649
DOI:10.1111/j.1095-8649.2012.03440.x