Is gynogenetic reproduction in gibel carp (Carassius gibelio) a major trait responsible for invasiveness?

Title:

Is gynogenetic reproduction in gibel carp (Carassius gibelio) a major trait responsible for invasiveness?

Creator:

Fuad, Md Mehedi Hasan, Vetešník, Lukáš, and Šimková, Andrea

Identifier:

https://cdk.lib.cas.cz/client/handle/uuid:8ea52da8-a93b-4749-9287-cc4cfc34b622
uuid:8ea52da8-a93b-4749-9287-cc4cfc34b622
doi:10.25225/jvb.21049

Subject:

fish, gynogenesis, invasive species, coexistence, immunity, environmental tolerance, and parasites

Type:

model:article and TEXT

Format:

počítač and online zdroj

Description:

The invasion success of gibel carp (Carassius gibelio) depends on demographic and competitive traits. The major biological trait responsible for the invasiveness of C. gibelio is the mode of reproduction. Apart from sexual reproduction, which is typical in fish, C. gibelio is a unique cyprinid species able to reproduce through asexual gynogenesis, which is also known as sperm-dependent parthenogenesis, observed in all-female populations. Though the sexual and asexual forms of C. gibelio co-exist widely in natural habitats, the gynogenetic form has the capacity to modulate the range of effective ecological niches, which may facilitate the process of invasion. In this paper, we reviewed current knowledge of the sexual and gynogenetic forms of gibel carp along with their physiological advantages, immunological traits, and ability to withstand different environmental conditions. As parasitic infection may directly alter the immunology of hosts, and also indirectly alter their investment in reproduction, we provide some insights into the role of parasites as one of the potential drivers facilitating the coexistence of asexual and sexual forms. We highlight evidence that gibel carp have been identified as a serious threat to native species; hence, its impact on the ecosystem is also discussed.

Language:

English

Rights:

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
policy:public

Coverage:

1-13

Source:

Journal of Vertebrate Biology | 2021 Volume:70 | Number:4

Harvested from:

CDK

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