The Complete Mitochondrial Genomes of Two Crayfish in the Genus Orconectes: O. Rusticus and O. Sanbornii

Dyani Sabin, Oberlin College

Location

Science Center, A154

Document Type

Presentation

Start Date

4-25-2014 1:30 PM

End Date

4-25-2014 2:30 PM

Abstract

Due to human action, the rusty crayfish (Orconectes rusticus) is now present in local rivers and placing pressure on native Sanborn’s crayfish (Orconectes sanbornii). My research looks at the genetic differences within the mitochondrial genomes of the two species to explore the relationship between them. Using the mtDNA of other related crayfish, I identify regions of genetic difference between our target species to answer questions of hybridization and evolutionary history.

Notes

Session I, Panel 1 - The Disorder of Things: Conservation and Risk with Cranes, Coral Reefs, and Crayfish
Moderator: Angie Roles, Assistant Professor of Biology

Major

Biology

Advisor(s)

Roger Laushman, Biology

Project Mentor(s)

Angie Roles, Biology

April 2014

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The Complete Mitochondrial Genomes of Two Crayfish in the Genus Orconectes: O. Rusticus and O. Sanbornii

Science Center, A154

Due to human action, the rusty crayfish (Orconectes rusticus) is now present in local rivers and placing pressure on native Sanborn’s crayfish (Orconectes sanbornii). My research looks at the genetic differences within the mitochondrial genomes of the two species to explore the relationship between them. Using the mtDNA of other related crayfish, I identify regions of genetic difference between our target species to answer questions of hybridization and evolutionary history.