Genetic subdivision of chemosynthetic endosymbionts of Solemya velum along the Southern New England coast.

ABSTRACT: Population-level genetic diversity in the obligate symbiosis between the bivalve Solemya velum and its thioautotrophic bacterial endosymbiont was examined. Distinct populations along the New England coast shared a single mitochondrial genotype but were fixed for unique symbiont genotypes, indicating high levels of symbiont genetic structuring and potential symbiont-host decoupling.

SUBMITTER: Stewart FJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2747846 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature