DNA Barcoding of Pezotettix giornae (Orthoptera) Collected in Algeria Reveals a New Genetic Lineage (mOTU)
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study reports a molecular analysis of Pezotettix giornae (Orthoptera: Acrididae) based on a specimen collected in Algeria. Using the mitochondrial genome's COI region and applying six complementary species delimitation methods (BIN, ABGD, ASAP, mPTP, bPTP, and GMYC), we compared a total of 27 sequences, including 26 sequences from public databases. The results showed that the Algerian sample had a distinct molecular operational taxonomic unit (mOTU), while confirming the presence of six others, thus indicating a clear genetic structure and suggesting the existence of cryptic diversity within this morphologically homogeneous species.
Source: Indian Journal of Entomology
Authors: Aicha Medjadba, Abdelhamid Moussi
Institution: University of Biskra
Language: English
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4415174361