Phylogenetic Analysis of Anatolian Blind Mole Rats (Nannospalax) with Allopatric 2n=54 Cytotypes

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dc.contributor.authorKankilic, T.
dc.contributor.authorCivelek, I.
dc.contributor.authorKose, B.
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-07T13:24:14Z
dc.date.available2024-11-07T13:24:14Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.departmentNiğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractBlind mole rats (Nannospalax) in Turkey, adapted to low-oxygen subterranean habitats, demonstrate considerable diploid chromosome number diversity, including species like Nannospalax xanthodon, Nannospalax leucodon, and Nannospalax ehrenbergi. However, uncertainties persist regarding the taxonomic status and nomenclature of populations with varying diploid chromosome numbers. Resolving these uncertainties is essential for effective biodiversity management and strategic conservation planning within the ecosystem. This study focuses on elucidating the phylogenetic relationships within the blind mole rat genus Nannospalax, particularly among individuals exhibiting the 2n = 54 cytotype across diverse Turkish geographical regions. Utilizing nuclear (IRBP gene region) and mitochondrial DNA (D-loop control region and 16S rRNA gene regions), the study addresses key questions regarding the phylogenetic relationships between allopatric cytotypes sharing the same diploid chromosome number. The analyses, employing Maximum Likelihood, Neighbor Joining, and Network phylogenetic methods, reveal a preliminary differentiation level suggesting the potential existence of at least three cryptic species within the 2n = 54 cytotypes in Anatolia. It is emphasized that these conclusions are preliminary due to the limited sample size, necessitating further investigation. Additionally, the research validates the morphologically based species Nannospalax tuncelicus among Turkish blind mole rats. Genetic distance values from sequence analyses indicate significant divergence, establishing Nannospalax tuncelicus as a distinct species from other recognized species in Turkey. The study underscores the importance of resolving uncertainties in taxonomic status for effective biodiversity management and conservation planning. Future studies should expand sample sizes and comprehensively address the phylogenetic background of cytotypes, especially the & Idot;mamo & gbreve;lu-Adana (2n = 54) population within the Nannospalax ehrenbergi species, to enhance our understanding of the evolutionary dynamics within this genus.
dc.description.sponsorshipNigde Omer Halisdemir University, Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit [FMT 2022/3-HIDEP]
dc.description.sponsorshipThis study was supported by Nigde Omer Halisdemir University, Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit(Project No: FMT 2022/3-HIDEP).
dc.identifier.doi10.1134/S102279542470073X
dc.identifier.endpage1203
dc.identifier.issn1022-7954
dc.identifier.issn1608-3369
dc.identifier.issue9
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85205818599
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ4
dc.identifier.startpage1194
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1134/S102279542470073X
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11480/13990
dc.identifier.volume60
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001325727500007
dc.identifier.wosqualityN/A
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherPleiades Publishing Inc
dc.relation.ispartofRussian Journal of Genetics
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.snmzKA_20241106
dc.subjectNannospalax
dc.subject16S rRNA
dc.subjectIRBP
dc.subjectD-loop
dc.subjecttaxonomy
dc.subjectTurkey
dc.titlePhylogenetic Analysis of Anatolian Blind Mole Rats (Nannospalax) with Allopatric 2n=54 Cytotypes
dc.typeArticle

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