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Diversity and distribution of gynogenetic hybrids between Fundulus diaphanus and Fundulus heteroclitus in Porter's Lake (Nova Scotia) in relation to salinity
Author(s) -
Mérette D.,
Bourret A.,
Turgeon J.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal of fish biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.672
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1095-8649
pISSN - 0022-1112
DOI - 10.1111/j.1095-8649.2009.02396.x
Subject(s) - fundulus , biology , hybrid , salinity , nova scotia , range (aeronautics) , clone (java method) , ploidy , zoology , ecology , fishery , genetics , fish <actinopterygii> , oceanography , botany , gene , materials science , composite material , geology
Unisexual hybrids between Fundulus diaphanus and Fundulus heteroclitus were found in low proportions at intermediate salinity in Porter's Lake, Nova Scotia. One clone accounted for 72% of the hybrids, with most other hybrids being different at a single microsatellite allele. This clone thrives over a wide range of salinities, suggesting a general‐purpose genotype.