Hybridization and F1 backcrosses between two closely related tropical species of sea urchins (genus Echinometra) in Okinawa

Summary

Four species of sea urchins of the genus Echinometra, designated species A, B, C, and D, occur along the coast of Okinawa; they are distinguished by color pattern and other characteristics. The two most distinct species, Echinometra sp. A (Ea) with white-tipped spines and Echinometra sp. D (Ed) with nearly black spines (possibly E. oblonga), were examined for potential hybridization through a series of fertilization experiments and rearing of the resulting hybrids. Fertilization was reciprocally asymmetrical; Ed ova were readily fertilized by sperm of Ea, but less than 20% of the ova of Ea were fertilized by sperm of Ed. Nevertheless, hybrids resulting from crosses in both directions developed normally through larval and juvenile stages to produce sexually mature adults. Larvae of Ed♀×Ea♂ and Ed♂×Ed♀ were larger than those of Ea♂ × Ed♀ and Ea♂ × Ea♀, reflecting the larger eggs of Ed. However, Ea♂×Ea♀ juveniles and later stages, up to maturity, were consistently larger than those of equivalent ages of the other crosses; largest to smallest were Ea♂×Ea♀, Ed♂×Ea♀, Ea♂ × Ed♀, and Ed♂×Ed♀, respectively. Ova and sperm of the hybrids were viable and fertilizable in all combination of crosses, although fertilization of those of Ed♂×Ea♀ hybrids was consistently higher than those of Ea♂ × Ed♀ hybrids. These experiments represent the first reported successful production of hybrid sea urchins with viable gametes. They indicate that reproductive isolation is achieved by prezygotic isolating mechanisms in these two species. Of these mechanisms, gametic incompatibility is probably only partly involved, if at all, and differences in spawning times, habitat segregation, or other factors appear to be important for maintaining reproductive isolation in these closely related species.     

三种稻飞虱翅型分化的遗传分析

为了明确褐飞虱Nilaparvata lugens、 白背飞虱Sogatella furcifera和灰飞虱Laodelphax striatellus 3种稻飞虱翅型分化的遗传规律与差异, 采用翅型筛选与杂交遗传的实验方法, 研究了3种飞虱在秧苗期水稻上的翅型选择响应与杂交遗传规律。结果表明： 3种稻飞虱的翅型具有较强的选择响应, 并且长翅型纯系在白背飞虱中最易筛选得到, 灰飞虱的次之, 而褐飞虱的最难。3种稻飞虱的长翅(M)雄虫与短翅(B)雌虫配对(M♂×B♀)筛选3~5代后, 95%~100%的雄虫和雌虫分别稳定为长翅型和短翅型。筛选和杂交实验结果表明, 褐飞虱的翅型决定基本符合常染色体上的一对等位基因调控的从性性状遗传规律, 雄虫中长翅为显性, 而雌虫中短翅为显性。翅型的表型还受除基因型外的其他条件的影响, 利用长翅雄虫与长翅雌虫后代中出现的极少数的短翅雄虫与短翅雌虫进行配对, 其后代中各翅型出现的比率与长翅雌虫和长翅雄虫配对的无显著差异; 同样, 在短翅雄虫与短翅雌虫配对的后代中也有相同的结果。白背飞虱和灰飞虱在该筛选条件下很少有短翅雄虫出现, 两者翅型的遗传调控较为相似, 可用由两对等位基因控制的性状来解释筛选和杂交实验的结果, 其中一对等位基因位于性染色体上, 调控雄性的翅型, 且长翅为显性; 另一对位于常染色体上, 调控雌性的翅型, 且短翅为显性。据此认为, 3种飞虱翅型决定基因的显隐性在不同性别间的差异, 以及翅表型与基因型的不一致性, 是稻飞虱种群在不同条件下均可灵活调控翅型的重要遗传机制。     

Mating System,Resource Defence and Sex Change in the Anemonefish Amphiprion akallopisos

Ecology and mating system of A. akallopisos were investigated at Aldabra Atoll and data compared with A. bicinctus from the Red Sea. A. akallopisos inhabits Radianthus ritteri, a colonial species forming aggregations up to 198 anemones. A. bicinctus occupies Gyrostoma helianthus, a solitary-living anemone. Both Amphiprion species are monogamous. A. akallopisos, on its larger host clusters, forms groups of up to 9 adults, consisting of a large breeding ♂, a functional breeding ♂ and a varying number of non-breeding ♂♂. A size-dependent aggressive hierarchy exists; as the breeding ♂ prevents all others from mating with the ♀, monogamy obtains even in larger groups. The ♀ — a breeding ♂♂ having changed sex — defends and monopolizes a territory and so attracts and controls potential mates. The ♀-dominance system, resource defence and distribution, inter- and intrasexual competition are discussed in the light of Emlen and Oring's (1977) theories. The many A. akallopisos non-breeding ♂♂ in the overall population and in groups are suggested to be helpers. In Amphiprion helping would not mean caring for the eggs to increase the breeders' reproductive success. One could speculate that nonbreeding adults improve their own reproductive chances by remaining on the breeders' territory and waiting for a vacant breeding position.     

喜马拉雅山地区痂蝗属二新种(直翅目,斑翅蝗科)

记述采自西藏喜马拉雅山地区痂蝗属2新种,伪透翅痂蝗Bryodema pseudohyalinala sp.nov.及康马痂蝗Bryodema kangmarensis sp.nov.。附有中国痂蝗属分种检索表。新种的模式标本保存于陕西师范大学动物研究所昆虫标本室。     

A Study of the Behaviour of the Australian Field Cricket Teleogryllus commodus (Walker) (Orthoptera: Gryllidae) in the Field and in Habitat Simulations

The behaviour of T. commodus (Walker) in the field and in simulated natural habitats is described. Regular predictable sequences of behaviour are represented by an ethogram. Most behaviour was centred around burrows or sheltered sites. Burrows appeared to be a limiting resource and there may be behavioural dimorphism in ♂ ♂ (burrower and non-burrower strategies). Individuals were found to form gregarious clusters and appeared to be attracted to areas already occupied by crickets. Territorial spacing and other social interactions occurred within these clusters. ♂ ♂ and ♀ ♀ were found to be mobile, and moved continually between sites. The movement of ♂ ♂ and ♀ ♀ between burrows (calling sites) was measured. Adult ♂ ♂ never remained at a burrow for longer than two days. In simulated natural habitats ♂ ♂ moved in response to two factors: first, and most common, as a result of eviction by other ♂ ♂ second, as a response to the absence of ♀ ♀. When cricket density was increased in habitat simulations crickets clustered at calling sites. The adaptive significance of T. commodus behaviour is discussed.     

棉蚜迁飞型和居留型及其杂交后代飞行特性的比较研究

为了明确棉蚜种群飞行能力发生分化的遗传基础,本文对春季木槿上有翅棉蚜中的起飞个体和不起飞个体分别进行连续4代次和2代次的起飞特性选择。结果表明,棉蚜的起飞比率和起飞角度特性表现出了明显的选择响应,并筛选出了棉蚜的迁飞型(M)和居留型(S)。通过对棉蚜性蚜的诱导,摸索出了棉蚜性蚜交配及卵孵化的条件。对迁飞型(M)、居留型(S)、迁飞型和居留型的正反交后代（M♀×S♂,S♀×M♂）、夏季木槿上的滞留蚜（H）等5类棉蚜的起飞特性进行了比较研究。结果表明,迁飞型和居留型的正反交后代的起飞比率显著高于居留型,且稍高于迁飞型。迁飞型雌蚜与居留型雄蚜的杂交后代的起飞角度显著高于居留型和夏季木槿上的滞留蚜。居留型产生有翅蚜的比率低于迁飞型及其与居留型的正反交后代。棉蚜的起飞角度、起飞比率及有翅蚜产生能力表现出了较强的遗传效应。平均起飞时间虽然表现出迁飞型雌蚜与居留型雄蚜的杂交后代显著短于迁飞型雄蚜与居留型雌蚜的杂交后代及夏季木槿上的滞留蚜,但与迁飞型和居留型之间却无显著差异,表现出棉蚜起飞时间特性的遗传效应不明显。     

NOTES ON THE PEARL-BREASTED SWALLOW HIRUNDO DIMIDIATA IN THE SOUTH-WESTERN CAPE

Earlé R. A. &; Herholdt, J. J. 1988. Breeding and moult of the Anteating Chat Myrmecocichla formicivora. Ostrich 59: 155–161.

The general breeding biology and moult of the Anteating Chat Myrmecocichla formicivora was studied in open grassveld over a two-year period. During the winter (July), groups were significantly smaller than during summer (December) (1,81 ± 0,50 versus 2,85 ± 1,35 birds per group). There was a large turnover of individuals in the study area but the total population stayed the same. The breeding season in the study area lasted from September to February but analysis of nest record cards from a larger area gave a breeding season of August-April. Two types of nests were used: 90,6% were burrows in sand banks or other excavations, but 9,4%were in the mud pellet nests of Greater Striped Swallows Hirundo cucullata (n = 53). Consecutive breeding attempts were never made in the same burrow. Clutches consisted of three, four or five eggs ([Xbar] = 3,73 ± 0,67). Incubation lasted 14–14,5-15 days. The nestling period lasted 15–18 days. Fledgling/egg breeding success was 41,8% with 48,2% of all eggs not reaching the hatching stage. Juveniles showed an unequal sex ratio of 0,57 ♂ ♂: 1,0 ♀ ♀ but adults had a nearly equal ratio (0,9 ♂ ♂: 1,0 ♀ ♀). There was a significant positive correlation between the primary moult score and the week of the seven months in which moult was recorded. Juveniles underwent a complete body moult and partial primary moult 3–4 months after fledging.     

Sexual Interference and Sexual Defense in the Smooth Newt,Triturus vulgaris (Amphibia,Urodela, Salamandridae)

• 1 When a male smooth newt encounters a ♀ who is already engaged in courtship, he may mimic her behaviour during the spermatophore deposition and transfer stages of the courtship. He thereby usurps the courting ♂ and may inseminate the ♀ himself. Such sexual interference depresses the short-term, and perhaps long-term, mating success of the courting ♂.
• 2 In the presence of a potential rival, the courting ♂ alters certain aspects of his sexual behaviour. He displays more intensely to the ♀ and attempts to draw her away from the rival by increasing the duration of his display. He may also “check” that it is the ♀, and not the rival, who will elicit the deposition of a spermatophore from him. These changes in the behaviour of the courting ♂ are interpreted as defense against sexual interference.
• 3 Female smooth newts may be multiply inseminated as a consequence of sexual interference; this may result in sperm competition. However, ♀♀ seem to find competitive interactions between ♂ ♂ “aversive”.
• 4 Sexual interference by ♀-mimicry and associated defensive behaviour patterns are common in the urodele amphibians. Interference can be thought of as a “side-payment” conditional mating strategy.

     

Abnormal Segregation of Alleles and Haplotypes at the Polymorphic Site of the PRNP Gene Within Promoter and Intron 1 Regions in Polish Holstein–Friesian Cattle

Allele and haplotype segregation at the polymorphic sites within the promoter (23indel) and intron 1 (12indel) regions of the PRNP gene was analyzed in Polish Holstein-Friesian cattle. More 23del/del homozygotes and fewer 23ins/ins homozygotes than expected were observed in the offspring of ♂ 23ins/del × ♀ 23ins/del parents. In the offspring of ♂ 23ins/del × ♀ 23del/del parents and ♂ 23del/del × ♀ 23ins/del parents, a trend toward more 23del/del animals and fewer 23ins/del animals than expected was noted. At the 12indel polymorphic site, the only trend found was one toward fewer 12ins/ins genotypes and more 12ins/del and 12del/del genotypes than expected in the offspring of ♂ 12ins/del × ♀ 12ins/del parents. An analysis of haplotype segregation revealed more 23del-12del/23del-12del diplotypes and fewer 23ins-12ins/23ins-12ins diplotypes at the significance threshold than expected in the offspring of ♂ 23ins-12ins/23del-12del × ♀ 23ins-12ins/23del-12del parents.     

寄主型和迁飞型棉蚜的交配行为

棉蚜Aphis gossypii Glover种群存在寄主利用和迁飞能力上的明显分化,有棉花型和瓜型、迁飞型和滞留型之分。但是,棉花型与瓜型之间,以及迁飞型与滞留型之间是否能发生交配行为,尚无研究报道。本文在低温和短光照条件下分别诱导棉花型、瓜型、迁飞型和滞留型棉蚜的性蚜,并进行性蚜间的交配行为观察。结果表明,迁飞型和滞留型性蚜间可以发生交配行为,杂交时发生交配行为的个体比率与自交时无显著差异,但是杂交时雄蚜寻找配偶所花的时间要显著长于自交时,并且迁飞型雌蚜(M♀)与滞留型雄蚜(S♂)杂交时的交配持续时间也显著长于自交时。迁飞型和滞留型棉蚜同型交配容易完成,棉蚜的迁飞型和滞留型已在交配行为上产生了一定的分化。棉花型和瓜型棉蚜的性蚜间可以发生交配行为,并且两品系在正交和反交时雄蚜的寻偶时间与交配持续时间均无显著差异。     

中国琵甲属八新种（鞘翅目：拟步甲科：琵甲族）

记述中国琵甲属8新种：甘孜琵甲Blaps garzica,sp,nov,叉尾琵甲B.furcala,sp.nov。,太原琵甲B.taiyuanica,Sp,nov.,尖角琵甲B.acutangula,sp.nov., 周氏琵甲B.choui,sp.nov.,多毛琵甲Bpilosa,sp.,nov.,短体琵甲B.brevis,sp.nov和圆形琵甲B.ratalaria,sp,nov。模式标本保存在河北大学博物馆。     

福建省蚱科二新种（直翅目：蚱总科）

记述采自福建省蚱科昆虫2新种,即福建尖顶蚱Teredorus fujianenisis,sp.n.及闽候柯蚱Coptotettix minhouensis,sp.n.模式标本保存于陕西师范大学动物研究所。     

山东省异爪蝗属一新种(直翅目,蝗总科,网翅蝗科)

记述采自中国山东省网翅蝗科异爪蝗属Euchorthippus Tarbinsky,1926 1新种,山东异爪蝗 Euchorthippus shandongensis sp. nov.。新种同素色异爪蝗 Euchorthippus unicolor(Ikonnikov,1913)近似,其区别特征为:头侧窝较长,长为宽的3.2倍;颜面隆起明显,具纵沟,中眼之下缩狭,往下明显宽大; 雄性前翅较长,明显超过肛上板基部;雄性下生殖板较短,侧面观长为宽的1.5倍; 阳茎基背片弓形深,两侧下端具尖突。模式标本保存于山东农业大学植保学院。     

A developmental analysis of the histone patterns of two species of Xenopus and their hybrids

The histone patterns in Xenopus laevis and X. borealis have been examined at various developmental stages using acid-urea polyacrylamide electrophoresis. Qualitative differences between the two species have been demonstrated in the H1 fraction. These differences are not affected by alkaline phosphatase digestion. Quantitative changes during development in both H1 and H4 fractions have also been observed. In addition, histones from hybrids of the two species have been examined. H1 histones characteristic of both species are present by the neurula stage in laevis ♀ × borealis ♂ hybrids. Quantitative changes observed in borealis development are mimicked in laevis ♀ × borealis ♂ hybrid development.     

主成分分析在猪肌肉组织化学特性方面的应用

选择3个亲本猪种(莆田黑猪、大白猪和杜洛克猪)和2个杂种猪大莆(大白猪♂×莆田黑猪♀)和杜莆(杜洛克♂×莆田黑猪♀)共150头猪作为试验材料,在相同饲养管理条件下饲养,体重达90kg时屠宰,取背最长肌肉样,测定了肌肉纤维形态、数量和肌肉组织化学成分,并对与肉质有关的12个性状进行了主成分分析和聚类分析.结果表明:不同性状之间呈现不同程度的相关,其中以肌纤维面积与均径的相关性最高.12个性状可简化为2个主成分因子,即肌肉纤维因子和肌肉营养因子,且这2个主成分因子可保留87.132%的信息量,可基本反映原指标提供的信息量.同时,综合评定结果显示,在5个猪种中以杜莆猪肉质最好.     

中国锥头螽属(直翅目,螽斯总科,草螽科)分类研究及一新种描述

对中国锥头螽属Pyrgocorypha Stl,1873的种类进行了研究,并记述了1新种和2新组合,新组合为中国新纪录种。模式标本均保存在中国科学院上海昆虫博物馆。     

Nuptial Flight in two Ponerine Ants,Pachycondyla Impressa and P. Fauveli,Overlooking Machu Picchu,Peru

We report on a simultaneous nuptial flight of ants of two sympatric ponerine species, Pachycondyla impressa and P. fauveli, on the top of Huayna Picchu (2700 m), Peru. After flying in and landing on the flat, hare rocks of the summit, the conspecific sexuals approached, antennated and mated without any previous female calling behaviour. During one hour of observation, the number of approximately 30 ♂ ♂ and ♀ ♀ Pachycondyla impressa and 70–86 of P. fauveli on the site remained constant because of individuals continuously arriving and leaving. Although nuptial flight seems to be the most common type of mating system in ants, this is one of the very few reports on the occurrence of this behaviour in ponerine species.