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RAD sequencing resolves fine-scale population structure in a benthic invertebrate: implications for understanding

David L J Vendrami1, Luca Telesca2, Hannah Weigand3

  • 1Department of Animal Behavior , University of Bielefeld , Postfach 100131, 33501 Bielefeld , Germany.

Royal Society Open Science
|April 8, 2017
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RAD sequencing offers superior resolution for population structure compared to microsatellites in scallops. This advanced method better reveals genetic differences and aids in understanding phenotypic plasticity in natural populations.

Area of Science:

  • Molecular ecology
  • Population genetics
  • Marine biology

Background:

  • Molecular ecology increasingly uses single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) over microsatellites.
  • Few studies compare SNP (e.g., RAD sequencing) and microsatellite effectiveness in resolving population structure.
  • Lack of resolution may hinder understanding of phenotypic plasticity in natural populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Compare microsatellites and RAD sequencing for fine-scale population structure analysis.
  • Investigate genetic and phenotypic variation in great scallops (Pecten maximus).
  • Assess the utility of RAD sequencing for studying population structure and phenotypic plasticity.

Main Methods:

  • Genotyped 10,539 SNPs via RAD sequencing and 13 microsatellites in Pecten maximus from nine populations.
Keywords:
Pecten maximusgreat scallopmicrosatellitemorphometricsphenotypic plasticitysingle nucleotide polymorphism

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  • Conducted morphometric and color analyses of scallop shells.
  • Applied Bayesian analysis and calculated Fst values to assess population structure.

    • Main Results:

    • RAD sequencing revealed two distinct genetic clusters, while microsatellites detected only one.
    • Higher Fst values were obtained using RAD sequencing, indicating greater population differentiation.
    • Significant phenotypic variation in shell shape and color was observed, even between genetically similar populations.

    Conclusions:

    • RAD sequencing is superior to microsatellites for resolving fine-scale population structure.
    • Phenotypic traits like shell shape and color show plasticity, independent of genetic differentiation.
    • RAD sequencing is a powerful tool for ecological studies on population structure and phenotypic plasticity.