Large genetic heterogeneity within amoebas of the species Naegleria gruberi and evolutionary affinities to the other species of the genus.
The allozyme survey was extended to 7 strains of Naegleria gruberi and N. jadini in order to further characterize the genetic structure of these free-living amoebas. As formerly known for several characters the electrophoretic evidence reveals considerable heterogeneity at the genetic level among N. gruberi strains. Moreover, 2 distinct gene pools, that might likely represent natural taxa, are clearly identified. The single strain of N. jadini appears evolutionarily related to 1 group of N. gruberi which is also related to N. a. australiensis.
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Département de Parasitologie, Faculté de Médecine et de Pharmacie, Lyon, France.
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D000483:Alleles; D000818:Animals; D005075:Biological Evolution; D014644:Genetic Variation; D005838:Genotype; D009253:Naegleria / Q000201:enzymology / Q000235:genetics*