Genetic differentiation of urban populations of Euglossa cordata from the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil

Author(s)

Muradas Cerantola, Natalia de Campos ^[1] ; Oi, Cintia Akemi ^[1] ; Cervini, Marcelo ^[2] ; Del Lama, Marco Antonio ^[1]

Affiliation

^[1] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Dept Genet & Evolucao, Lab Genet Evolut & Himenopteros, BR-13565905 Sao Paulo - Brazil

^[2] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Dept Genet & Evolucao, Lab Imunogenet DNA, BR-13565905 Sao Paulo - Brazil

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Apidologie; v. 42, n. 2, p. 214-222, MAR 2011.
• Web of Science Citations: 18

Abstract

Males and females of Euglossa cordata collected inside flowers of Thevetia peruviana in urban areas of eleven cities of the state of Sao Paulo were analysed using allozymes and nine microsatellite loci. The analyses revealed that these populations have a high genetic diversity and are under genetic equilibrium, showing low population structuring and rare diploid males; consequently, high gene flow and effective population size (Ne) are inferred. These findings corroborate previous biological observations and phylo-geographic evidence that report dispersion over long distances of Euglossini species in South America. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 06/59387-8 - The pattern of dispersion and sexasymmetry in Euglossini (Hymenoptera: Apidae). A case study of: Euglossa cordata Linnaeus 1758
• Grantee: Natália de Campos Muradas Cerântola
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master
• FAPESP's process: 04/15801-0 - Biodiversity and sustainable use of pollinators, with emphasis on Meliponini bees
• Grantee: Vera Lucia Imperatriz-Fonseca
• Support Opportunities: BIOTA-FAPESP Program - Thematic Grants