Marmoset phylogenetics, conservation perspectives, and evolution of the mtDNA control region |
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Authors: | Tagliaro CH; Schneider MP; Schneider H; Sampaio IC; Stanhope MJ |
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Institution: | Queen's University of Belfast, U.K. |
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Abstract: | Marmosets (genus Callithrix) are a diverse group of platyrrhine primates
with 13-15 purported taxa, many of them considered endangered.
Morphological analyses constitute most of the basis for recognition of
these forms as distinct taxa. The purpose of this study was to provide a
molecular view, based on mitochondrial control region sequences, of the
evolutionary history of the marmosets, concomitant with a molecular
phylogenetic perspective on species diversity within the group. An
additional purpose was to provide the first comparative examination of a
complete New World monkey control region sequence with those of other
mammals. The phylogenetic analyses provide convincing support for a split
between the Atlantic forest and Amazonian marmosets, with the inclusion of
the pygmy marmoset (Cebuella pygmaea) at the base of the Amazonian clade.
The earliest branch of the Atlantic forest group was C. aurita. In the
Amazonian group, the analyses do not support the recognition of C.
humeralifer and the recently described C mauesi as distinct taxa. They do,
however, support a clear distinction between C. argentata and a strongly
supported mixed clade of C. humeralifer and C. mauesi. In the Atlantic
forest group, the phylogenetic tree suggests mixing between C. penicillata,
C. kuhli, and possibly C. jacchus. Most of the sequence features
characteristic of other mammal control regions were also evident in
marmosets, with the exception that conserved sequence blocks (CSBs) 2 and 3
were not clearly identifiable. Tandem repeat units often associated with
heteroplasmy in a variety of other mammals were not evident in the marmoset
sequences.
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