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  • 1Depto. Cs. Biológicas, FCEN, UBA, Buenos Aires, Argentina. colombop@bg.fcen.uba.ar

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Chromosomal inversions in the grasshopper Trimerotropis pallidipennis significantly impact physical traits like body size. Smaller body size, linked to specific inversions, may be an adaptation to colder climates and shorter growing seasons.

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Area of Science:

  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Genetics
  • Ecology

Background:

  • South American populations of Trimerotropis pallidipennis exhibit polymorphism for six pericentric inversions.
  • Previous research indicated correlations between inversion frequencies and climatic variables, suggesting adaptive patterns.
  • The study investigates the phenotypic effects of these chromosomal inversions within natural populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if chromosomal inversions in Trimerotropis pallidipennis affect exophenotypes.
  • To analyze the relationship between inversions and body size characteristics.
  • To explore the adaptive significance of body size variation in relation to inversions and climate.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 268 male Trimerotropis pallidipennis from a natural population in Uspallata, Mendoza, Argentina.
  • Phenotypic measurements, including tegmina length, were taken.
  • Statistical analysis to assess the effects of inversions on phenotypes and correlations with environmental factors.

Main Results:

  • Most chromosomal inversions showed significant effects on the exophenotypes of Trimerotropis pallidipennis.
  • Body size and tegmina length were correlated with the number of inversions.
  • Smaller body size in individuals with standard sequences was observed in higher altitude/latitude populations (lower minimum temperatures).

Conclusions:

  • Chromosomal inversions influence phenotypic traits, including body size, in Trimerotropis pallidipennis.
  • The observed smaller body size in colder climates may be an adaptive response mediated by inversions.
  • Reduced body size could be advantageous for survival during shortened development seasons in cooler environments.