Genic data from two chromosomal races of Geomys bursarius from a contact zone in central Texas indicated that the two races possessed distinct gene pools which would define them as separate species. Data from proteins encoded from 21 loci in this study substantiated this hypothesis. A pattern of alternately fixed alleles at the ADH-l, MDH-2, LDH-l, and IDH-1 loci with no apparent gene flow in zones of contact strongly suggested that these two races should be designated as separate species. Levels of heterozygosity and high FST values indicate that genomic structuring within Geomys is most heavily influenced by high levels of inbreeding and low migration rates. Fossorial rodents were suggested to undergo speciation primarily through parapatric means.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc504419 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Bohlin, Raymond G. |
| Contributors | Zimmerman, Earl G., Bushbee, David L., Stanford, Jack Arthur, 1947- |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | vi, 60 leaves: ill., Text |
| Rights | Public, Bohlin, Raymond G., Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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