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22 July 2024 Genetic and Trait Variability of Gyrinicola Reveals the Existence of at Least Four Species within the United States
Matthew A. Walker, Matthew G. Bolek, Elliott A. Zieman, Kurt M. Neubig, F. Agustín Jiménez
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Abstract

The tadpole-dwelling pinworm, Gyrinicola batrachiensis (Walton, 1929) Adamson, 1981 was recognized as the sole representative of the genus across Canada and the United States. However, evaluation of the morphology of these parasites across their range revealed considerable morphological variability that suggested diagnosable morphotypes. These morphotypes were associated with different species of anurans, several of which occurred in sympatry. Herein we use an extensive geographic sampling across the United States to obtain the morphotypes, screen their genetic diversity, and analyze this information using an integrative approach. We reconstructed their phylogeny using nuclear ribosomal partial genes 18S and 28S, ITS1, 5.8S, and ITS2, as well as 5 mitochondrial genes generated with Next-Generation sequencing technology. This phylogeny reveals 3 well-resolved lineages, which upon the use of a statistical approach (bPTP [Bayesian implementation of the Poisson tree processes]) supports the delimitation of 4 distinct groups equivalent to species. These putative species groups were tested using morphological characteristics paired with a MANOVA and canonical variate analysis. Results suggest that at least 4 species of Gyrinicola are present within North America, resulting in the resurrection of G. armatus (Walton, 1933) and the description of 2 new species.

Matthew A. Walker, Matthew G. Bolek, Elliott A. Zieman, Kurt M. Neubig, and F. Agustín Jiménez "Genetic and Trait Variability of Gyrinicola Reveals the Existence of at Least Four Species within the United States," Journal of Parasitology 110(4), 311-338, (22 July 2024). https://doi.org/10.1645/23-57
Published: 22 July 2024
KEYWORDS
Anura
Gyrinicola
nematode
Oxyuroidea
Pharyngodonidae
phylogeny
tadpole
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