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Hybridization between three ranid frog species in Oklahoma was confirmed using genomic and micro-CT scan data. This study documents natural hybridization in Rana areolata, a species of conservation concern.

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LithobatesRana areolataRana palustrisRana sphenocephalacranial morphometricsintrogression

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Area of Science:

  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Herpetology
  • Conservation Genetics

Background:

  • Hybridization is increasingly recognized as a significant evolutionary force, occurring across various taxa and life stages.
  • Sympatric species typically maintain reproductive isolation, with hybridization often yielding inviable offspring.
  • Understanding hybridization dynamics is crucial for species conservation and evolutionary studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and confirm natural hybridization events among three sympatric ranid frog species in eastern Oklahoma.
  • To characterize the genetic and morphological profiles of putative hybrids.
  • To assess the implications of hybridization for the conservation of *Rana areolata*.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) scans for detailed cranial morphology analysis.
  • Employed single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genomic data to assess ancestry and introgression.
  • Analyzed phenological records to understand breeding overlaps and potential hybridization drivers.

Main Results:

  • Confirmed two natural hybrids: one *Rana areolata* × *Rana palustris* and one *Rana areolata* × *Rana sphenocephala*.
  • Identified intermediate cranial morphologies in hybrids, consistent with genomic data.
  • Found minimal introgression, suggesting potentially lower hybrid fitness compared to parental populations.

Conclusions:

  • This study provides the first evidence of natural hybridization involving *Rana areolata*, a species of conservation concern.
  • Micro-CT scans offer a valuable complementary method to genomic data for hybrid identification.
  • Understanding atypical three-species hybridization is vital for managing population dynamics and genetic integrity in conservation efforts.