A5008031297- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Chromosomal and Genetic Variations
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Subterranean biodiversity and taxonomy
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution
- Cinema History and Criticism
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Crustacean biology and ecology
- Insect Resistance and Genetics
- Plant and animal studies
- Evolution and Paleontology Studies
- Plant Disease Resistance and Genetics
- Social Sciences and Policies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Aquaculture disease management and microbiota
- Fish biology, ecology, and behavior
Mediterranean Institute for Advanced Studies
2016-2025
Universitat de les Illes Balears
1993-2020
Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública
2008-2020
Agència de Qualitat i Avaluació Sanitàries de Catalunya
2009-2020
Departament de Salut
2011-2020
Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas
2011-2020
École Pratique des Hautes Études
2019
Sorbonne Université
2019
Institut de Systématique, Évolution, Biodiversité
2019
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
2019
Cataloging the very large number of undescribed species insects could be greatly accelerated by automated DNA based approaches, but procedures for large-scale discovery from sequence data are currently lacking. Here, we use mitochondrial variation to delimit in a poorly known beetle radiation genus Rivacindela arid Australia. Among 468 individuals sampled 65 sites and multiple morphologically distinguishable types, three mtDNA genes (cytochrome oxidase subunit 1, cytochrome b, 16S ribosomal...
Mitochondrial genome sequences are important markers for phylogenetics but taxon sampling remains sporadic because of the great effort and cost required to acquire full-length sequences. Here, we demonstrate a simple, cost-effective way sequence full complement protein coding mitochondrial genes from pooled samples using 454/Roche platform. Multiplexing was achieved without need expensive indexing tags ('barcodes'). The method trialled with set long-range polymerase chain reaction (PCR)...
We investigate mitochondrial (COI, 16S rDNA) and nuclear (ITS2, 28S genetic structure of North East Atlantic lineages Terebellides, a genus sedentary annelids mainly inhabiting continental shelf slope sediments. demonstrate the presence more than 25 species which only seven are formally described. Species boundaries determined with molecular data using broad range analytical methods. Many new common wide spread, majority found in sympatry several other complex. Being one most regularly...
Abstract The Catalan Initiative for the Earth BioGenome Project (CBP) is an EBP-affiliated project network aimed at sequencing genome of >40 000 eukaryotic species estimated to live in Catalan-speaking territories (Catalan Linguistic Area, CLA). These represent a biodiversity hotspot. While covering less than 1% Europe, they are home about one fourth all known European species. include high proportion endemisms, many which threatened. This trend likely get worse as effects global...
Background The demand for scientific biodiversity data is increasing, but taxonomic expertise often limited or not available. DNA sequencing a potential remedy to overcome this impediment. Mitochondrial most commonly used, e.g., species identification ("DNA barcoding"). Here, we present the first study in arthropods based on near-complete sampling of family-level taxon from entire Australian region. We aimed assess how reliably mtDNA can capture diversity when many sister pairs are included....
Complete mitochondrial genome data are frequently applied to address phylogenetic/phylogeographic issues at different taxonomic levels in ecology and evolution. While sample preparation/sequencing is becoming more straightforward thanks dropping costs for next-generation sequencing (NGS), preparation visualization remains a manually intensive step that may lead errors if improperly conducted. We have elaborated, here introduce, EZmito, simple intuitive, freely accessible Web Server aimed...
DNA barcodes can provide rapid species identification and aid inventories in taxonomically unstudied groups. However, the approach may fail recently diverged groups with complex gene histories, such as those typically found on oceanic islands. We produced a DNA-based inventory of little known diving beetles (genus Copelatus ) Fiji archipelago, where they are dominant component aquatic invertebrate fauna. Sampling from 25 localities five islands analysis sequences one nuclear (328 bp histone...
Comparative mitochondrial genomic analyses are rare among crustaceans below the family or genus level. The obliged subterranean crustacean amphipods of Metacrangonyctidae, found from Hispaniola (Antilles) to Middle East, including Canary Islands and peri-Mediterranean region, have an evolutionary history peculiar biogeography that can respond Tethyan vicariance. Indeed, recent phylogenetic analysis using all protein-coding sequences one nuclear ribosomal gene lent support this hypothesis...
In recent years, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) has accelerated the generation of full mitogenomes, providing abundant material for studying different aspects molecular evolution. Some mitogenomes have been observed to harbor atypical sequences with bizarre secondary structures, which origins and significance could only be fully understood in an evolutionary framework. Here we report analyze mitochondrial gene arrangements six closely related spiders sister genera Parachtes Harpactocrates,...
Transposed copies of mitochondrial DNA into the nucleus (numts) are widespread, but to date they have not been described from Coleoptera (beetles). Here we report discovery a numt derived ribosomal RNA gene in Australian tiger beetles (genus Rivacindela). The loss function was confirmed by high proportion transversions, numerous noncompensatory substitutions stem regions, and large deletions functionally important sequences. Phylogenetic analysis orthologous sequences performed together with...
Abstract Cave shrimps from the genera Typhlatya , Stygiocaris and Typhlopatsa (Atyidae) are restricted to specialised coastal subterranean habitats or nearby freshwaters have a highly disconnected distribution (Eastern Pacific, Caribbean, Atlantic, Mediterranean, Madagascar, Australia). The combination of wide limited dispersal potential suggests large-scale process has generated this geographic pattern. Tectonic plates that fragment ancestral ranges (vicariance) often been assumed cause...
The chronology of the extinction Balearic fossil bovid Myotragus balearicus in Mallorca and Menorca has been under discussion since its discovery 1909, especially last decades, thanks to radiocarbon dates that have obtained from several deposits island Mallorca. Here, we present new M. bones (including most recent date ever for species, 4035 ± 32 BP, 2830–2470 cal. BC) together with a newly published evidence first human presence (introduced Caprinae bone, 3884 36 BP; 2470–2210 allow us...
Abstract Here, I show that prey sequences can be detected from DNA of tiger beetles the genus Rivacindela using whole specimens, nondestructive methods, and universal cytochrome b primers for arthropods. BLAST searches obtained against public databases revealed diet is mostly composed flies but also termites other beetles. Accurate determination order, family even was achieved in most cases rarely to species level. Results suggest stored samples extracted predatory specimens could an...
Abstract Aim Our aim was to produce a dated phylogeny of Typhlatya , stygobiont shrimp genus with an extremely disjunct localized distribution across the Mediterranean, central Atlantic and eastern Pacific. Using phylogenetic analyses, we examine role dispersal plate tectonics in determining its distribution. Location Western Ascension Island, Bermuda, Bahamas, Yucatán, Caribbean, Galápagos, Australia. Methods Thirteen 17 species were analysed, using Stygiocaris Halocaridina Antecaridina as...
The importance of identifying biological diversity accurately and efficiently is becoming more evident. It therefore critical to determine the species boundaries between closely related taxa establish diagnostic characters that allow us define species. This not an easy task when exhibit high intraspecific phenotypic plasticity or distinct evolutionary lineages with unusually large amount genetic distinctiveness show no apparent morphological (cryptic species). These phenomena appear be...
<ns4:p>We present a genome assembly of <ns4:italic>Tethysbaena scabra</ns4:italic> (Arthropoda; Crustacea; Malacostraca; Eumalacostraca; Peracarida; Thermosbaenacea; Monodellidae), species endemic to Mallorca, Spain. The size is 1.18 gigabases that scaffolded into 17 chromosomes plus mitochondrial 16,5 kilobases in length.</ns4:p>
ABSTRACT Cirratulidae is a group of common marine benthic annelids with about 397 nominal species described worldwide, 58 which are reported in European waters. Due to the general morphological homogeneity among from several genera, this considered difficult identify level, has complex taxonomical and nomenclatural history largely understudied. The aim study was assess diversity Available samples ranged Arctic Ocean North Svalbard, along Atlantic coast western Mediterranean Sea, intertidal...