Genetic diversity and population structure of invasive Tubastraea spp. based on mitochondrial and nuclear markers
Invasive sun corals of the genus Tubastraea have reshaped Atlantic benthic communities, yet taxonomy and species boundaries among the invasive morphotypes remain unresolved due to morphological plasticity and mixed molecular evidence. To support rigorous species delimitation, we generated mitochondrial (COX1, IGS6) and nuclear (ATPSa) markers from multiple Tubastraea populations worldwide.
Invasive sun corals of the genus Tubastraea have reshaped Atlantic benthic communities, yet taxonomy and species boundaries among the invasive morphotypes remain unresolved due to morphological plasticity and mixed molecular evidence. To support rigorous species delimitation, we generated mitochondrial (COX1, IGS6) and nuclear (ATPSa) markers from multiple Tubastraea populations worldwide.
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO