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Satellitome landscape analysis of Megaleporinus macrocephalus (Teleostei, Anostomidae) reveals intense accumulation of satellite sequences on the heteromorphic sex chromosome

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Author(s):
Utsunomia, Ricardo [1, 2] ; Zerbinato de Andrade Silva, Duilio Mazzoni [1] ; Ruiz-Ruano, Francisco J. [2] ; Gomes Goes, Caio Augusto [3] ; Melo, Silvana [1] ; Eres Ramos, Lucas P. [1] ; Oliveira, Claudio [1] ; Porto-Foresti, Fabio [3] ; Foresti, Fausto [1] ; Eruo Hashimoto, Diogo T. [4]
Total Authors: 10
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Paulista, Dept Morfol, Inst Biociencias, UNESP, Dist Rubio Jr S-N, BR-18618970 Botucatu, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Granada, Dept Genet, Granada 18071 - Spain
[3] Univ Estadual Paulista, Dept Ciencias Biol, Fac Ciencias, UNESP, Campus Bauru, BR-17033360 Bauru, SP - Brazil
[4] Univ Estadual Paulista, CAUNESP, UNESP, Campus Jaboticabal, BR-14884900 Jaboticabal, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 4
Document type: Journal article
Source: SCIENTIFIC REPORTS; v. 9, APR 10 2019.
Web of Science Citations: 2
Abstract

The accumulation of repetitive DNA sequences on the sex-limited W or Y chromosomes is a well-known process that is likely triggered by the suppression of recombination between the sex chromosomes, which leads to major differences in their sizes and genetic content. Here, we report an analysis conducted on the satellitome of Megaleporinus macrocephalus that focuses specifically on the satDNAs that have been shown to have higher abundances in females and are putatively located on the W chromosome in this species. We characterized 164 satellite families in M. macrocephalus, which is, by far, the most satellite-rich species discovered to date. Subsequently, we mapped 30 satellites, 22 of which were located on the W chromosome, and 14 were shown to exist only on the W chromosome. Finally, we report two simple, quick and reliable methods that can be used for sex identification in M. macrocephalus individuals using fin clips or scales, which could be applicable to future studies conducted in the field of aquaculture. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 14/26508-3 - Phylogeny of the hyperdiverse order Characiformes (Teleostei: Ostariophysi) using ultraconserved elements
Grantee:Claudio de Oliveira
Support type: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
FAPESP's process: 17/11661-9 - HETEROMORPHIC SYSTEMS AND GENOMIC STRUCTURE RELATED TO SEX DETERMINATION IN FISHES USING Megaleporinus macrocephalus AS MODEL
Grantee:Ricardo Utsunomia
Support type: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctorate