期刊
JOURNAL OF EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
卷 25, 期 12, 页码 2501-2510出版社
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/j.1420-9101.2012.02614.x
关键词
diapausing embryos; dormancy; genetic variation; hydroperiod; rapid evolution; rotifer; sex frequency; temporary waters
资金
- National Science Foundation [BE/GenEn MCB-0412674]
Dormancy can serve as an adaptation to persist in variable habitats and often is coupled with sex. In cyclically parthenogenetic rotifers, an asexual phase enables rapid population growth, whereas sex results in diapausing embryos capable of tolerating desiccation. Few studies have experimentally tested whether sexdormancy associations in temporary waters reflect evolution in response to the short hydroperiod selecting for diapause ability. Here, we demonstrate evolution of higher propensity for sex and dormancy in ephemeral rotifer cultures mimicking temporary ponds, and lower propensity in permanent cultures. Results are consistent with rapid evolution, with evolutionary changes occurring in a short timeframe (385 days, <= 84 generations). We also provide insight into mechanisms for rapid evolution in basal metazoans, discussing potential roles of new mutations, recombination and clonal selection.
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