Invisible apple snail invasions: importance of continued vigilance and rigorous taxonomic assessments
Invisible apple snail invasions: importance of continued vigilance and rigorous taxonomic assessments
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看不见的苹果螺入侵:持续保持警惕和严格分类评估的重要性
DOI:
10.1002/ps.5241
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发表时间:
2018
影响因子:
4.1
通讯作者:
Kenneth A Hayes
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作者:
Qianqian Yang;Suwen Liu;Chao He;Robert H Cowie;Xiaoping Yu;Kenneth A Hayes
BACKGROUNDDue to the similarities of overall shell morphology among apple snail species and considerable variability within species, substantial taxonomic confusion has plagued the accurate identification ofPomaceaspecies. Many invasive apple snails have been mistakenly identified asP. canaliculatasince their introduction to Asia around 1980. In 2008, three other introduced species in addition toP. canaliculatawere recognized. In 2013, a fifth, previously unrecognized lineage was reported from China, indicating that despite the taxonomic clarity brought by previous work, continued surveys and taxonomic research are necessary to prevent additional introductions and continued spread, as well as to develop effective management strategies.RESULTSPhylogenetic analysis of mitochondrial COI sequences confirmed the presence of a widespread unidentifiedPomacealineage in China. All sequences from samples of this newly documented lineage were recovered in a monophyletic clade delineated from closely related species; however, different DNA barcoding methods yielded inconsistent species boundaries. Additionally, nuclear EF1α sequences indicated incomplete lineage sorting or recent hybridization of the unidentified lineage with the other two established species.CONCLUSIONBarcoding is a valuable tool for species discovery, and a powerful approach for delineating introduced species. However, determining the identity of the newly discovered invasive lineage in China will require an integrated taxonomic approach incorporating individuals from the native range, and examination of natural history collections at museums around the world. To manage and prevent additional spread of already established species, and to stop the introduction of new taxa, continued monitoring and rigorous taxonomic assessments must be undertaken. © 2018 Society of Chemical Industry