The polymorphism of MHC class II B gene in 14 Chinese alligators was analyzed, which came from three different areas： a wild population from Xuancheng, Anhui, a captive population from Changxing, Zhejiang, and a capt...The polymorphism of MHC class II B gene in 14 Chinese alligators was analyzed, which came from three different areas： a wild population from Xuancheng, Anhui, a captive population from Changxing, Zhejiang, and a captive population from Anhui Research Center for Reproduction of Chinese Alligators. The gene fragment was amplified using a pair of specific primers designed from the MHC gene sequence of the spectacled caiman. A total of 34 sequence haplotypes of exon 3 were detected in the sampled Chinese alligators. The numbers of haplotypes of the 3 Chinese alligator populations were 15, 10, and 9, respectively. The overall estimation of the MHC polymorphism in the Chinese alligator population was higher than those in mammals and in cypdnid fish, The rates of nonsynonymous substitutions （dN） occurred at a significantly lower frequency than that of synonymous substitutions （ds）, which were not consistent with the common rule. This result might suggest that the polymorphism of exon 3 seemed not to be maintained by the balancing selection. The neutrality test of Tajima excluded the null hypothesis that the polymorphism of exon 3 was generated by a random drift, and the fact that D = -0.401 indicated an excess of rare mutations in the Chinese alligator. The nucleotide diversity of the sequences and the phylogenetic relations were also analyzed, and the results suggested that there was no significant difference in genetic diversity among the 3 populations of Chinese alligator.展开更多
The Chinese alligator （Alligator sinensis） is a critically endangered species in China. Wild populations of Chinese alligator are on the edge of extinction. Through a release program, some captive-bred alligators wi...The Chinese alligator （Alligator sinensis） is a critically endangered species in China. Wild populations of Chinese alligator are on the edge of extinction. Through a release program, some captive-bred alligators will be selected and released into the wild to supplement and renew natural populations. The purpose of this study was to provide data to select healthy individuals for release. Through bacteriological and molecular identification, six different genera, eight species and an unclassified bacterium were identified in 13 bacterial strains, which were isolated from the cloaca of 25 Chinese alligators. One genus and four species were identified in eight bacterial strains, which were isolated from the water where the alligators live. According to the analysis, except for the unclassified bacterium, the other bacteria from the cloaca were not pathogenic and were different from the bacteria isolated from the water. Thus, it was concluded that the 24 Chinese alligators were healthy, and could be selected to be released into the wild. As subject AS 12 was identified carrying an unclassified bacteria, of which the characteristics were unknown, it was suggested that the AS 12 individual not be released.展开更多
The status about the resources of Alligator sinensis was investigated by sampling methods from August to September in 1994.In the National Nature Reserve for Chinese Alligator (ANNRCA) in Anhui,156 marking caves of al...The status about the resources of Alligator sinensis was investigated by sampling methods from August to September in 1994.In the National Nature Reserve for Chinese Alligator (ANNRCA) in Anhui,156 marking caves of alligators were found,77 alligators were seen by lighting-counting method and 253 by visiting.Analysing the results above,there were probably 667～740 alligators in ANNRCA and the population age pyramid was wide at the top and narrow at the base,which indicated that the survival situation of the population was serious.In the Chinese Alligator Reproduction Research Center of Anhui Province (CARRCAP),there were 4376 alligators by the end of the year 1994,of which 248 were breeding alligators,1542 recently hatched and 2586 of different ages.The population with an age pyramid that is narrow at the top and wide at the base shows that it has fast growing potential.展开更多
Influence of temperature on egg incubation of the wild Chinese alligator was studied during the summer seasons of 1999 and 2000(July to October and August to September,respectively)at three observation sites, Zhuangto...Influence of temperature on egg incubation of the wild Chinese alligator was studied during the summer seasons of 1999 and 2000(July to October and August to September,respectively)at three observation sites, Zhuangtou of Xuanzhou County,Shuangkeng and Zhongqiao of Jingxian county, Anhui Province. One nest at each of the above sites was monitored, bearing 19,17 and 19 eggs,respectively. According to the width of the band on the eggs, we estimated the dates that the eggs were laid. We recorded both the nest temperature and atmosphere temperature with an automated temperature data logger (HOBO Temp) during the whole observation period.We found that the average nest temperature maintained around 25 26℃ during incubation throughout day and night,within over two thirds of time in each day the nest temperature being higher than the atmosphere temperature. Analysis of our data revealed that alligator nests have buffering effect on the inside temperature. Higher nest temperature (27 30℃)increased the hatching rate. It was also noticed that the hatching rate varied considerably from site to site(between 0 100%). We conclude that climate is an important factor influencing egg hatching in the wild, and prolonged rainy season which caused large temperature fluctuation can decrease the hatching rate of the alligator eggs.展开更多
扬子鳄现今生活在长江下游地区,但是在龙山时代(5000~4000 BP cal.)黄河流域多处遗址中发现了扬子鳄骨板。为判断龙山时代华北地区的扬子鳄是本地生长还是来自与长江流域的贸易交换,本研究对芮城清凉寺、邹平丁公、泗水尹家城3处遗址出...扬子鳄现今生活在长江下游地区,但是在龙山时代(5000~4000 BP cal.)黄河流域多处遗址中发现了扬子鳄骨板。为判断龙山时代华北地区的扬子鳄是本地生长还是来自与长江流域的贸易交换,本研究对芮城清凉寺、邹平丁公、泗水尹家城3处遗址出土的7例鳄鱼骨板进行了Sr、C和O同位素分析。3处遗址鳄鱼骨板的87Sr/86Sr值均落入当地Sr同位素背景范围内,且山东样本的δ18O比值高于山西样本,符合δ18O值由内陆向沿海升高的趋势,证明这些扬子鳄个体属于本地物种的可能性很大。扬子鳄骨板的δ13C值都明显高于世界其他内陆地区淡水系统的鳄鱼,显示出复杂的饮食特征。上述结果有助于深入了解不同时期扬子鳄的地理分布变迁,对重建距今四千多年前华北地区的古环境具有重要意义,同时也对龙山先民与扬子鳄的关系提出了新的疑问。展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 30270213 and 30470244)a grant of Special Scholar Foundation from Anhui Province (No. 04043049)the Key Laboratory of Biotic Environment and Ecological Safety in Anhui Province.
文摘The polymorphism of MHC class II B gene in 14 Chinese alligators was analyzed, which came from three different areas： a wild population from Xuancheng, Anhui, a captive population from Changxing, Zhejiang, and a captive population from Anhui Research Center for Reproduction of Chinese Alligators. The gene fragment was amplified using a pair of specific primers designed from the MHC gene sequence of the spectacled caiman. A total of 34 sequence haplotypes of exon 3 were detected in the sampled Chinese alligators. The numbers of haplotypes of the 3 Chinese alligator populations were 15, 10, and 9, respectively. The overall estimation of the MHC polymorphism in the Chinese alligator population was higher than those in mammals and in cypdnid fish, The rates of nonsynonymous substitutions （dN） occurred at a significantly lower frequency than that of synonymous substitutions （ds）, which were not consistent with the common rule. This result might suggest that the polymorphism of exon 3 seemed not to be maintained by the balancing selection. The neutrality test of Tajima excluded the null hypothesis that the polymorphism of exon 3 was generated by a random drift, and the fact that D = -0.401 indicated an excess of rare mutations in the Chinese alligator. The nucleotide diversity of the sequences and the phylogenetic relations were also analyzed, and the results suggested that there was no significant difference in genetic diversity among the 3 populations of Chinese alligator.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China (30770312)the Fund for Releasing Chinese Alligators by the State Forestry Administration+1 种基金the Fund for Leading Scientist of Science and Technology in Anhuithe foundation of Key Laboratory of Biotic Environment and Ecological Safety in Anhui Province
文摘The Chinese alligator （Alligator sinensis） is a critically endangered species in China. Wild populations of Chinese alligator are on the edge of extinction. Through a release program, some captive-bred alligators will be selected and released into the wild to supplement and renew natural populations. The purpose of this study was to provide data to select healthy individuals for release. Through bacteriological and molecular identification, six different genera, eight species and an unclassified bacterium were identified in 13 bacterial strains, which were isolated from the cloaca of 25 Chinese alligators. One genus and four species were identified in eight bacterial strains, which were isolated from the water where the alligators live. According to the analysis, except for the unclassified bacterium, the other bacteria from the cloaca were not pathogenic and were different from the bacteria isolated from the water. Thus, it was concluded that the 24 Chinese alligators were healthy, and could be selected to be released into the wild. As subject AS 12 was identified carrying an unclassified bacteria, of which the characteristics were unknown, it was suggested that the AS 12 individual not be released.
文摘The status about the resources of Alligator sinensis was investigated by sampling methods from August to September in 1994.In the National Nature Reserve for Chinese Alligator (ANNRCA) in Anhui,156 marking caves of alligators were found,77 alligators were seen by lighting-counting method and 253 by visiting.Analysing the results above,there were probably 667～740 alligators in ANNRCA and the population age pyramid was wide at the top and narrow at the base,which indicated that the survival situation of the population was serious.In the Chinese Alligator Reproduction Research Center of Anhui Province (CARRCAP),there were 4376 alligators by the end of the year 1994,of which 248 were breeding alligators,1542 recently hatched and 2586 of different ages.The population with an age pyramid that is narrow at the top and wide at the base shows that it has fast growing potential.
文摘Influence of temperature on egg incubation of the wild Chinese alligator was studied during the summer seasons of 1999 and 2000(July to October and August to September,respectively)at three observation sites, Zhuangtou of Xuanzhou County,Shuangkeng and Zhongqiao of Jingxian county, Anhui Province. One nest at each of the above sites was monitored, bearing 19,17 and 19 eggs,respectively. According to the width of the band on the eggs, we estimated the dates that the eggs were laid. We recorded both the nest temperature and atmosphere temperature with an automated temperature data logger (HOBO Temp) during the whole observation period.We found that the average nest temperature maintained around 25 26℃ during incubation throughout day and night,within over two thirds of time in each day the nest temperature being higher than the atmosphere temperature. Analysis of our data revealed that alligator nests have buffering effect on the inside temperature. Higher nest temperature (27 30℃)increased the hatching rate. It was also noticed that the hatching rate varied considerably from site to site(between 0 100%). We conclude that climate is an important factor influencing egg hatching in the wild, and prolonged rainy season which caused large temperature fluctuation can decrease the hatching rate of the alligator eggs.
文摘扬子鳄现今生活在长江下游地区,但是在龙山时代(5000~4000 BP cal.)黄河流域多处遗址中发现了扬子鳄骨板。为判断龙山时代华北地区的扬子鳄是本地生长还是来自与长江流域的贸易交换,本研究对芮城清凉寺、邹平丁公、泗水尹家城3处遗址出土的7例鳄鱼骨板进行了Sr、C和O同位素分析。3处遗址鳄鱼骨板的87Sr/86Sr值均落入当地Sr同位素背景范围内,且山东样本的δ18O比值高于山西样本,符合δ18O值由内陆向沿海升高的趋势,证明这些扬子鳄个体属于本地物种的可能性很大。扬子鳄骨板的δ13C值都明显高于世界其他内陆地区淡水系统的鳄鱼,显示出复杂的饮食特征。上述结果有助于深入了解不同时期扬子鳄的地理分布变迁,对重建距今四千多年前华北地区的古环境具有重要意义,同时也对龙山先民与扬子鳄的关系提出了新的疑问。
