Globally distributed Xyleborus species reveal recurrent intercontinental dispersal in a landscape of ancient worldwide distributions

BMC Evolutionary Biology
Jostein GohliBjarte H Jordal

Abstract

Invasive species can have devastating effects on native ecosystems and therefore impose a significant threat to human welfare. The introduction rate of invasive species has accelerated dramatically in recent times due to human activity (anthropogenic effects), with a steadily growing pool of widespread tramp species. We present an in-depth analysis of four pantropical species of Xyleborus ambrosia beetles (Xyleborus volvulus, Xyleborus perforans, Xyleborus ferrugineus, and Xyleborus affinis) with similar ecology (fungus cultivation in dead wood), reproductive biology (permanent inbreeding) and genetic system (haplodiploidy). The unique combination of reproductive traits and broad host plant usage pre-adapts these beetles for colonizing of new areas. We found that all four species were broadly distributed long before human-assisted dispersal became common, and that the impact of anthropogenic effects varied among the species. For X. volvulus, X. perforans, and X. affinis there was evidence of ancient establishment in numerous regions, but also of abundant recent introductions into previously colonized areas. For X. ferrugineus, we found clear biogeographical structuring of old clades, but little evidence for recent successful in...Continue Reading

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Aug 4, 2019·Applied and Environmental Microbiology·Luisa F CruzDaniel Carrillo
Dec 23, 2017·Journal of Economic Entomology·Davide RassatiMassimo Faccoli
Mar 4, 2017·Evolution; International Journal of Organic Evolution·Jostein GohliBjarte H Jordal
Dec 31, 2020·American Journal of Human Biology : the Official Journal of the Human Biology Council·Erin B Waxenbaum, Maria E Feiler

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Methods Mentioned

BETA
PCR

Software Mentioned

R package dendextend
BioEdit
TreeAnnotator
rtest
BEAST
Arlequin
Tracer
haploNet
SEQMAN
SPREAD

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