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Surridge AK van der Loo W Abrantes J Carneiro M Hewitt GM Esteves PJ 《Immunogenetics》2008,60(9):515-525
The European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) is used as a model for many human diseases, yet comparatively little is known of its genetics, particularly at important loci such as the major histocompatibility complex (MHC). This study investigated genetic diversity and evolutionary history of the DQA gene in a range of leporid species by analysing coding sequence diversity of exon 2 and intron 2 in 53 individuals of 16 different species. Fifty leporid DQA alleles were detected, including 13 novel European rabbit alleles. In the rabbit, the highest levels of diversity were observed in wild rabbits from Portugal, with wild rabbits from England and domestic rabbits showing less diversity. Within the sample, several recombination events were detected and trans-specific evolution of alleles was evidenced, both being general characteristics of mammalian MHC genes. Positive selection is implicated as operating on six codons within exon 2, which are also subject to positive selection in other mammals. Some of these positions are putative antigen recognition sites and underline the importance of pathogen-driven selection on these MHC genes. 相似文献
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Because of its crucial importance for the persistence of the endangered Tehuantepec jackrabbit (Lepus flavigularis), we identified structural characteristics of native vegetation (1) selected by Tehuantepec jackrabbits to establish home
ranges, (2) used within home ranges, and (3) in relation to activity and inactivity periods. A neotropical savanna in the
Isthmus of Tehuantepec, Oaxaca, México, offered diversity in native flora and heterogeneity in vegetation structure to the
studied population of Tehuantepec jackrabbit. Adults and juveniles differed in habitat use patterns. No effect on habitat
selection was detected for sex or season. Jackrabbits established home ranges on grassy habitat with discontinuous overstory
of nanche (Byrsonima crassifolia) shrubbery and morro (Crescentia) trees. Adults underused dense vegetation where predators may ambush them; juveniles avoided dense vegetation and grassland
without overstory. Within adults’ home ranges, habitat selection favoring grassy habitats with nanche and morro was relatively
stronger during the activity period (nocturnal and crepuscular hours) and during one of 2 years which had more rainfall. Scattered
trees and open shrubbery likely allowed foraging jackrabbits with both visibility and escape routes used to detect and outrun
predators. Moreover, during the inactivity period (diurnal hours) adults and juveniles favored nanche shrubbery that provided
resting jackrabbits with shelter to hide from predators. Clearly, structure and diversity of native vegetation in the savanna
needs to be preserved for conservation of Tehuantepec jackrabbits because deteriorated habitat may pose higher predation rates
for a jackrabbit population in risk of extirpation. 相似文献
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Distinguishing leporid bones accumulated by different agents such as diurnal raptors, owls, mammals and humans is essential to gain an understanding of not only human subsistence activities but also past ecology. This is particularly relevant in Iberian Palaeolithic sites where leporid remains usually constitute the most abundant taxon. Among diurnal raptors the Spanish Imperial eagle (Aquila adalberti) has been one of the most important leporid predators throughout the Iberian Peninsula. In order to investigate the taphonomic signature of this raptor, rabbit remains from 79 pellets were examined. Results show a high proportion of distal elements of the limb bones and skull. Compared with other diurnal birds of prey, the assemblages produced by this species appear to show a higher degree of breakage and corrosion from digestion. These results place this predator within a category similar to the small mammal carnivores (category 5) in terms of skeletal element abundance, breakage and digestion. It is hoped that these data will enable analysts to identify leporid fossils accumulated by the Spanish Imperial Eagle in archaeological assemblages. 相似文献
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