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[Reason to split the genus Aurelia. Mesoglein from two populations differ].

A V Kotova, O I Podgornaia, L S Adonin

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Area of Science:

Marine Biology
Molecular Taxonomy
Zoology

Context:

Aurelia aurita is considered a cosmopolitan jellyfish species with a global distribution.
The mesoglea, a key structural component of jellyfish, contains unique proteins like mesoglein.
Previous research identified mesoglein, a protein with a Zona Pellucida (ZP) domain, as a major mesoglea component.

Purpose:

To compare mesoglein protein and gene sequences in Aurelia medusae from the White Sea (WsA), Black Sea (BsA), and Japonic Sea (JsA).
To investigate potential genetic divergence and speciation within the Aurelia genus across different geographic locations.

Summary:

Analysis of mesoglein revealed molecular weight differences (53-55 kDa in JsA vs. 47 kDa in WsA/BsA) and distinct immunoreactivity.
PCR amplification using primers specific to the WsA mesoglein gene yielded positive results for WsA and BsA medusae but not for JsA medusae.
These molecular and immunological distinctions indicate the presence of two separate species: Aurelia aurita (White and Black Seas) and Aurelia sp. (Japonic Sea).

Impact:

Provides molecular evidence supporting the existence of distinct Aurelia species, challenging the notion of a single cosmopolitan Aurelia aurita.
Highlights the importance of molecular biological studies in refining jellyfish taxonomy and understanding species distribution.
Contributes to the broader field of marine invertebrate taxonomy and evolutionary biology.