Microgenomic mapping of Biomphalaria tenagophila (Orbigny, 1838) from the main river basins of the state of São Paulo and Southern Brazil

• Grant number: 07/03458-7
• Support type: Regular Research Grants
• Duration: December 01, 2007 - May 31, 2010
• Field of knowledge: Biological Sciences - Genetics - Animal Genetics
• Principal Investigator: Roseli Tuan
• Grantee: Roseli Tuan
• Home Institution: Superintendência de Controle de Endemias (SUCEN). Secretaria da Saúde (São Paulo - Estado). São Paulo , SP, Brazil

Abstract

The ribosomal DNA internal transcribed spacer 2 (ITS2) and the partial mitochondrial 16S DNA has been shown to be a useful genetic markers for species identification and phylogenetic reconstruction in the genus of freshwater snails Biomphalaria (Preston 1910). Additionally, ITS2 studies in Biomphalaria uncovered significant intra-specific genetic variability suggesting the presence of cryptic species complexes. We will obtain ITS2 and 16S mitochondrial DNA sequences for B. tenagophila from the mainly basements at São Paulo State, Brazil and compare them B. tenagophila specimens from Rio Grande do Sul. We will address the following issues: polymorphism and divergence patterns, phylogenetic relationships, and the possible occurrence of species complex in Biomphalaria tenagophila. We will discuss the significance and implications for both epidemiological and evolutionary viewpoints, and highlights the need for future application of genetic markers for demarcating species boundaries. (AU)

Scientific publications

(References retrieved automatically from Web of Science and SciELO through information on FAPESP grants and their corresponding numbers as mentioned in the publications by the authors)

SANCHES PALASIO, RAQUEL GARDINI; CASOTTI, MARCIA OLIVEIRA; RODRIGUES, THAMIRIS CASSIA; TIRONE MENEZES, REGIANE MARIA; ZANOTTI-MAGALHAES, ELIANA MARIA; TUAN, ROSELI. The current distribution pattern of Biomphalaria tenagophila and Biomphalaria straminea in the northern and southern regions of the coastal fluvial plain in the state of Sao Paulo. Biota Neotropica, v. 15, n. 3 JUL-SEP 2015. Web of Science Citations: 3.