Y DNA and mitochondrial lineages in European and Asian populations of the brown hare (Lepus europaeus)

摘要: Abstract Both the Cyt b gene of mtDNA and Y chromosome markers were studied in a relatively large sample brown hares ( L. europaeus ) from Europe Anatolia (Turkey Israel), together with other seven Lepus species, order to enable comparative analysis possible sex-specific flow. Furthermore, compared data biparentally inherited an attempt understand whether or not their pattern distribution was congruent that allozymes they rather matched phylogenies, which share uniparental inheritance. Consistent general observation, levels interspecific genetic variability very low for mtDNA. Moreover, lack variation Y-DNA within genus rendered these improper any further phylogenetic analysis. With highest nucleotide diversity Europe, both marker systems confirmed unbroken species history Anatolia, corroborated hypothesis continuous flow Anatolia's neighbouring regions, supported idea quick postglacial colonization followed by expansion parts Europe. Phylogenetic under revealed existence four different haplogroups well defined across Anatolia. deep separation Anatolian European lineages . Nevertheless, extended longer geographic distance south-eastern than haplotypes, probably as result higher female philopatry makes introgression more difficult hares.