Use of molecular genetics for understanding seabird evolution, ecology and conservation

被引:23
作者
Taylor, Scott A. [1 ]
Friesen, Vicki L. [1 ]
机构
[1] Queens Univ, Dept Biol, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6, Canada
基金
加拿大自然科学与工程研究理事会;
关键词
Gene flow; Hybridization; Molecular assignments; Population genetic structure; Phylogeography; Phylogenetics; Population size; Review; MAXIMUM-LIKELIHOOD-ESTIMATION; PETRELS PTERODROMA SPP; BILLED MURRE HYBRID; POPULATION-GENETICS; BAYESIAN-ESTIMATION; GEOGRAPHIC-VARIATION; MITOCHONDRIAL-DNA; COMPUTER-PROGRAM; MIGRATION RATES; NORTH-ATLANTIC;
D O I
10.3354/meps09694
中图分类号
Q14 [生态学(生物生态学)];
学科分类号
071012 ; 0713 ;
摘要
Information on genetic variation within and among populations of highly mobile organisms such as seabirds is necessary for understanding their evolution and ecology, and can be a tool for conservation. Recent developments in molecular genetics, including efficient mutation-detection methods and automated sequencing, are providing detailed genetic information for non-model organisms. Furthermore, theoretical advances such as coalescent theory and molecular assignments are providing powerful tools to determine species' historical and contemporary abundance, distributions and movements. We review advances for studying phylogenetics, population genetics, hybridization, ecology and conservation in seabirds and summarize recent studies in each field. All fields will benefit from larger data sets and more sophisticated analytical methods. Phylogenetic studies will provide a more robust determination of evolutionary history, while studies of population genetics and hybridization will be elevated to genomic-level avenues of inquiry. Ecological studies may benefit from improved molecular assignments, and conservation-focussed studies will benefit from an increased understanding of seabird evolution and ecology. In addition, we highlight that combination of new molecular and analytical tools with data on morphology, behaviour and movements is especially powerful for understanding seabird evolution and ecology, and for aiding conservation.
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页码:285 / 304
页数:20
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