Microsatellite pedigree analysis reveals high variance in reproductive success and reduced genetic diversity in hatchery-spawned northern abalone

The northern (or pinto) abalone, Haliotis kamtschatkana, is a broadcast-spawning marine gastropod that was recently listed as endangered in Canada. To aid in species recovery, a captive-breeding and supplementation program is underway in Barkley Sound, British Columbia. We genotyped first generation progeny for five microsatellite loci and used a pedigree reconstruction program (Pedigree 2.2) to identify their genealogical relationships in the absence of information on parental genotypes. We analyzed progeny from three separate group-spawning events and inferred considerable variation in the number of offspring produced by each parent; in the most severe case a single male sired all the progeny produced during one spawning event. After only one generation of captive-breeding we found a 55–60% reduction in allelic richness and a 17–18% reduction in heterozygosity relative to the diverse wild source population. This study illustrates the difficulty of managing genetic diversity in hatchery populations of a broadcast-spawning species, even when gametes are collected separately from each individual broodstock.     

Preliminary success in closing the life cycle of exploited seahorse species, Hippocampus spp., in captivity

The trade in seahorses for aquarium fishes is contributing to the depletion of many wild populations of these animals. Many seahorses are sold to replace those that have died in captivity as a result of husbandry problems. It can be particularly difficult to rear the young seahorses, because of their need for varied live food and their vulnerability to disease. We here report a pilot study on rearing broods from males of three species (H. fuscus, H. barbouri, and H. kuda) that had mated in the wild and gave birth in captivity. The new-born seahorses were fed an initial diet of enriched Artemia until 7 days, after which copepods were added to the diet. From 5 weeks, frozen mysids were gradually phased in to replace both other food items. Scrupulous hygiene was maintained. We achieved 100% survival of the partial broods we reared for all three species and achieved life cycle closure in two of these during the experimental period. Of the three species, H. kuda grew to be largest and longest, and H. barbouri grew least. However, H. kuda were the slowest to mature and reproduce while H. fuscus (intermediate in growth) were the fastest. Techniques used in this work should be more generally applicable, both for aquarium husbandry and for small-scale aquaculture to help provide alternative incomes for small-scale fishers who are otherwise dependent on catching wild seahorses.     

Unanticipated departures from breeding designs can be detected using microsatellite DNA parentage analyses

Using microsatellite analysis, a partial pedigree was constructed from an experiment designed to evaluate differences between hatchery Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) and their wild donor stocks. First generation (F₁) progeny were created by crossing both hatchery and wild females with hatchery and wild males to create hybrid and control lines. The pedigree analysis revealed an accidental switch of a half-sib control and hybrid F₁ family, which most likely occurred during incubation and led to the misclassification of individuals in those families. The experimental error propagated into the F₂ lines. The pedigree also revealed a number of unintended full-sib matings in the F₂ crosses. This resulted from the small numbers (5 females, 14 males) of wild fish available for the experiment and differential family survival of the F₁ fish. Because researchers used group-specific physical marks to track typed crosses and not family groups, and because physical marks cannot detect inadvertent movement of fish until they are large enough to mark, experimental error occurred that would have influenced the results had a DNA-based analysis not been employed to verify the integrity of the experiment.     

患腹水病牙鲆病原菌分离、鉴定及病原菌的特性

为确定引起河北北戴河地区养殖牙鲆患腹水病死亡的病原,本实验从患腹水病牙鲆体内分离到3株优势菌,对分离株进行生理生化鉴定和16S rRNA序列比对来确定分离株的生物学地位,进一步通过毒力基因(toxR、vhhA、vhhB)鉴定及组织病理学分析其病理特征,并通过人工回感实验分析分离株毒性。结果显示,通过生理生化实验及16S rRNA序列比对,确定此次从患病牙鲆中分离到的3株菌株均为哈维氏弧菌;经鉴定,3株分离株毒力基因(toxR、vhhA、vhhB)结果均为阳性,病理组织切片结果显示,该分离株对牙鲆多器官(肠、肾脏、脾脏和肝脏)均可造成不同程度的病理损伤,呈全身性感染;人工回感实验显示,菌株BDHYPFS-Y1G对牙鲆的半致死浓度为LD50=5.88×106 CFU/mL,低于自然状态毒性;药敏实验表明,3株分离株均对呋喃妥因高度敏感。本实验确认了此次牙鲆腹水病的病原菌,并初步研究了病原菌致病性以及药物敏感性,以期为牙鲆工厂化养殖疫病防控提供科学依据。     

Genetic contribution of parents in sex determination of honmoroko Gnathopogon caerulescens

The honmoroko has been inferred to have an XX/XY sex determination system, but the parental genome can also affect the sex ratio of the offspring. The extent of parental effects on sex determination was examined by checking the sex ratios of F1 and F2 gynogenetic diploids and control diploids. Eleven gynogenetic broods from different females consisted of all or nearly all females, but eight broods showed a variable proportion of males (<50 %). One second-generation brood of gynogenetic diploids consisted wholly of females, but others produced some males. In crosses with a control diploid female, four males from a high-percentage male brood of gynogenetic diploids produced offspring with a balanced sex ratio. Sib-mating between a gynogenetic female and three gynogenetic males from the brood produced predominantly male progeny. These results suggest that there are at least four possible genotypes: genotypic female (XX), phenotypic female carrying a silent Y chromosome, genotypic male (XY), and genotypic supermale (YY). These inferences suggest that this fish has an XY system but a relatively high proportion of females possess a mutated, silent Y chromosome which does not lead to testis formation.     

Comparative analysis of genome of Edwardsiella tarda by BOX-PCR and PCR-ribotyping

The Genus Edwardsiella comprises of bacteria differing strongly in their biochemical characteristics, physiological features, natural habitat and pathogenic properties. The most common species of the genus is Edwardsiella tarda, recovered from a variety of environmental and animal sources. In this study 51 isolates including one reference strain obtained from freshwater culture systems were analyzed for their genomic diversity by BOX-PCR and PCR-ribotyping. By comparison of fingerprint of different isolates 27 and 32 genotypes were obtained by PCR-ribotyping and BOX-PCR respectively. Cluster analysis of genetic profile obtained by BOX-PCR and ribotyping clearly showed 9 and 8 clusters respectively. Some correlation between BOX-PCR and ribotyping was observed. Several clusters delineated on the basis of source of isolation in the dendrogram by BOX-PCR with 70% cut off value had corresponding clusters in the ribotyping with 50% cut off value. Some of the genotypes were found to be habitat specific. However, there was mixing and dispersal of most of the genotypes obtained from water, sediment and fish samples. Of both the techniques, BOX-PCR was found to be more discriminating than ribotyping.     

Substrate specificity of brain acetylcholinesterase and its sensitivity to carbamate insecticides in <Emphasis Type="Italic">Carassius auratus</Emphasis>

The substrate specificity of brain acetylcholinesterase (AChE) in adult Carassius auratus fish and its sensitivity to carbamate insecticides were investigated in vitro. The results showed that the order of four substrates hydrolyzed by brain AChE in C. auratus was acetylthiocholine iodide > β-methylthiocholine iodide > propionylthiocholine iodide > butyrylthiocholine iodide, and the maximum velocity (V _max) of AChE hydrolyzing acetylthiocholine iodide (ATCh) was the highest among the four substrates, and the V _max values were 0.067 and 0.082 mmol min⁻¹ mg⁻¹ for male and female fish respectively. But their Michaelis–Menten constants (K _m) were the lowest, only 0.071 and 0.072 mmol/l respectively. Compared with other carbamate insecticides, the sensitivity of brain AChE to carbofuran was the highest and the IC₅₀ values were 1.04 × 10⁻⁶ mol/l for females and 1.17 × 10⁻⁶ mol/l for males. The inhibitory tendencies of eserine, methomyl, and aldicarb to brain AChE were very similar, and the percentage inhibition increased with time at the concentration of 1 × 10⁻⁶ mol/l. The order of inhibition potential of the three inhibitors from the highest to the lowest was eserine, aldicarb, and methomyl.     

草鱼醛缩酶B基因部分序列的SNP多态性及其与生长性状的关联分析

通过佛山市白金水产良种选育场提供的草鱼EST库的醛缩酶B基因重叠群的2个Contig扩增该基因的序列片段,采用直接测序法,经过序列比对,共筛到C+687G、C+1042A和A117C等3个颠换SNPs位点。C+687G位于醛缩酶B基因外显子6的63 bp处,为同义突变;C+1042A位于外显子8的43 bp处,为错义突变;A117C位于内含子7的117 bp处。采用Snapshot方法对同一群体的296尾草鱼的这3个SNPs位点进行检测和分型,并统计基因型频率。3个SNPs位点中AA的频率分别为42.9%、32.8%、32.8%;AB的频率分别为42.9%、45.9%、45.6%;BB的频率分别为14.2%、21.3%、21.6%。利用一般线性模型分析3个SNPs位点与草鱼体质量、体长等重要生长性状的关系,关联分析结果显示,C+687G位点不同基因型只在体长/尾柄长比值上存在显著差异(P0.05),和体质量等重要生长性状不相关。A117C和C+1042A两个位点都在体质量等4个生长性状上存在显著差异(P0.05)。将3个SNPs位点不同基因型两两位点组成3个组合的双倍型(都去掉了频率小于3%的组合),结果显示,C+687G和A117C以及C+687G和C+1042A的2个组合分别组成的7种双倍型在体质量等5个生长性状上都存在显著差异(P0.05);A117C和C+1042A组成的3种双倍型在体质量、眼间距等2个生长性状上都存在显著差异(P0.05)。研究认为,可以考虑将草鱼醛缩酶B基因作为生长相关的候选基因,用于草鱼的分子辅助育种。     

Effects of different feeding regimes on ovarian maturation and spawning of pond-reared giant tiger prawn in Thailand

Large pond-reared Penaeus monodon were used in three maturation and spawning trials lasting 60 days. One group of prawns was fed a fresh diet only; a second group was supplied a fresh diet combined with a formulated pelleted diet; a third group of prawns received the formulated diet only. Total maturation (N = 66 and 55) and spawning events (N = 63 and 48) were much greater for prawns receiving only the fresh diet, and the combined fresh with formulated diets, respectively. Prawns receiving only the formulated diet matured only 12 times, and spawned 11 times. Prawns fed a fresh diet produced significantly more eggs than those given a formulated diet alone. No significant differences were seen in eggs produced per spawning event, % fertilization, % hatch or % metamorphosis from egg to protozoea. Female prawns exhibited greater mortality than did males, while females on the fresh diet only had greater mortality than did other females, presumably due to greater handling and other stress factors. Female prawns on a combined diet had lower mortality than other females. The formulated diet used is suitable for supplementation, but not as a sole maturation food.     

GCRV弱毒疫苗免疫草鱼母本的免疫因子代间传递与表达特性

为探究GCRV弱毒疫苗母源性免疫的草鱼母本及其子代免疫因子(IgM、C3、LSZ)表达特性及代间传递效应,采用ELISA、Rt-q PCR等方法检测了草鱼母本产前40 d接种疫苗后,母本血液、子代早期发育阶段及2月龄幼鱼3种免疫因子的蛋白活性及基因表达水平。结果显示,经GCRV弱毒疫苗免疫的草鱼母本血液、早期胚胎及幼鱼阶段IgM蛋白活性均显著高于对照组样品。子代各阶段中,28日龄的夏花样品IgM蛋白活性水平最高,而5日龄水花样品中蛋白活性最低;从受精卵发育至3日龄水花阶段,实验组样品免疫因子C3和LSZ的蛋白活性均显著高于对照组;2组鱼中IgM、C3和LSZ蛋白的活性水平随着发育进行,总体上呈先下降后升高的趋势,从卵细胞至3日龄水花阶段实验组样品C3和LSZ蛋白活性水平均显著高于对照组。实验组和对照组受精卵IgM基因的表达水平差异最大,实验组表达量为对照组的3.4倍。从24 h器官形成期至3日龄水花样品中,实验组C3基因的表达水平显著高于对照组。从卵细胞至3 h囊胚期阶段,实验组LSZ基因表达水平显著高于对照组。实验组2月龄草鱼体肾、头肾、脾脏组织中IgM基因表达量均显著高于对照组;感染GCRV病毒后,实验组死亡尾数(2尾)低于对照组死亡尾数(5尾)。研究表明母源性免疫可在草鱼进行代间传递,并对子代起到一定程度的免疫保护作用。     

广西卵形鲳鲹海豚链球菌基因分型、耐药谱型以及毒力基因检测

为了解近年来广西卵形鲳鲹海豚链球菌流行菌株的基因型信息以及菌株间的差异,对2015—2016年从广西地区7个养殖场的患病卵形鲳鲹体内分离得到的17株海豚链球菌菌株分别进行了基因型分析、耐药谱测定以及毒力基因检测。采用随机扩增多态性DNA标记技术(RAPD)和基因组重复序列PCR(rep-PCR)分析其基因型。结果显示,RAPD和rep-PCR指纹图谱结果一致,17株海豚链球菌可分为2种基因型。对海豚链球菌7种主要的毒力相关基因特异PCR检测,所有菌株均为sim A+scp I+pdi+sag A+cps D+pgm A+cfi+毒力基因型,表明这2种基因型的海豚链球菌似乎均为毒力较强的菌株。采用K-B法进行了20种抗生素敏感实验分析其耐药谱,结果表明归于基因1型的菌株耐药谱为AZT,基因2型菌株则出现3种相似的耐药谱,分别为SIZ/T/S/PEN/AZT/SPE/CAZ/PB、SIZ/T/S/PEN/AZT/SPE/CAZ/CRO和SIZ/T/S/PEN/AZT/SPE/CAZ/PB/RIF,证实基因型相同的菌株耐药谱型也相似,2种基因型的菌株耐药谱型差异显著,因此基因型和耐药谱型存在相关性。此结果为卵形鲳鲹海豚链球菌病流行病学研究、疫苗研制以及疫病监测提供理论依据。     

Multiple spawning of amphidromous type ayu <Emphasis Type="Italic">Plecoglossus altivelis</Emphasis> in a large river,Mogami River System

Female ayu Plecoglossus altivelis were sampled from the Mogami River System, Yamagata Prefecture to investigate the occurrence of multiple spawning that has previously been reported in small rivers. Spawning frequencies of the females were estimated by histological observations of the ovary mainly from the degree of degeneration of postovulatory follicles. In the middle and late part of the spawning period, most females showed characteristics of having spawned two or three times, indicating that multiple spawning is a common phenomenon also in a large river. Mean relative batch fecundity (RBF) and condition factor (without gonads) decreased with the number of spawning batches. Size dependency in the occurrence of the multiple spawning and the RBF values was not observed. These results are similar to those reported in previous studies of ayu from a small river near the Mogami River System, and indicate that the occurrence and properties of multiple spawning are almost the same regardless of the river scale. However, it is possible that the ratios of multiply spawned females may differ due to variations in survival rates during the spawning season.     

Genetic and morphological evidence of hybridization between <Emphasis Type="Italic">Nematalosa japonica</Emphasis> and <Emphasis Type="Italic">N. come</Emphasis> (Clupeiformes: Clupeidae) off Okinawa Island,Ryukyu Archipelago,Japan

Two morphologically similar species of gizzard shad, Nematalosa japonica Regan and N. come (Richardson), sympatrically distributed off Okinawa Island, Japan, were examined using an allozyme locus (SOD*) and two nuclear polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based DNA markers (ITS-1 and CaM), which provided diagnostic identification of each species. In addition, a multiplex PCR-based mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) marker (16S) was used to characterize the distribution of mtDNA haplotypes among specimens. The species composition of sympatric and allopatric population samples from Tungkang, southern Taiwan, to Okinawa and the Shikoku Islands, Japan, were also examined. Gizzard shad with hybrid genotypes were detected in three populations from Okinawa Island, with hybrid frequency ranging from 1 to 67%. A backcross level of 2% was detected in the dominant hybrid frequencies of one population sample only. Morphological examination of hybrids showed intermediate forms, with hybrid indices of three meristic characters falling between those of the parental species (range 39–53; mean 45). Although principal component analysis showed differences between N. japonica and N. come based on the first principal component scores, hybrids were difficult to identify. Accordingly, satisfactory identification of species and hybrids could be achieved only using genetic tools. We also discuss the cause of hybridization and its relationship with recently conducted reclamation on Okinawa Island.     

Allelic segregation of sex‐linked microsatellite markers in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and validation of inheritance in YY population

Stocking of all‐male fingerling produced by direct administration of male hormone 17‐α‐methyltestosterone is the most preferred method for present‐day aquaculture of the Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus. However, due to the growing concern of negative impact of steroid hormone in food fish, production of ‘genetically male’ tilapia, which depends on the concrete and thorough understanding of sex determination, has long been a scientific curiosity. The objective of the present study was to identify reliable sex‐linked markers and to evaluate the applicability of those markers in terms of monosex production approach. ‘XY’ neofemales were produced by using synthetic oestrogen and identified through selective breeding and progeny testing. Three females with progeny not deviating from 3:1 sex ratio (male:female) were designated as ‘XY’ neofemales and were used subsequently to produce putative YY progeny. Among the fifteen microsatellite markers tested, marker ARO172 was most informative in differentiating male and female genotypes. Twenty‐seven F₂ fish from three families were identified as putative YY males based on marker genotyping, and four of them were crossed to produce F₃ to validate marker association by progeny testing. The YY males produced 86%–100% male progeny indicating ARO172 a unique sex‐linked marker applicable in marker‐assisted selection.     

山瑞鳖细菌性败血症病原菌的分离鉴定及其毒力基因检测

查明广西南宁、贵港和桂平养殖山瑞鳖细菌性败血症的病原菌及其6种毒力基因的携带情况,为有效防控山瑞鳖细菌性败血症提供参考。本研究以常规方法从患病山瑞鳖的心脏和肝脏取样、分离细菌,人工感染方法确定分离菌株的致病性,细菌鉴定采用API 20NE生化鉴定和16S rRNA分子鉴定相结合的方法进行,PCR扩增法对菌株的溶血素基因(hemolysin gene,hly)、气溶素基因(aerolysin gene,Aer)、细胞兴奋性肠毒素基因(cytotonic enterotoxin gene,Alt)、细胞毒性肠毒素基因(cytotoxic enterotoxin gene,Act)、黏附素基因(major adhesin gene,ahal)和丝氨酸蛋白酶基因(serine protease gene,ahp)6种毒力基因进行检测。结果显示,从患病山瑞鳖心脏和肝脏中共分离到4株优势菌SRB125、SRB142、SRB143和SRB345,对健康山瑞鳖的平均致死率为97.50%~100.00%,是引起山瑞鳖细菌性败血症的病原菌;生化和分子鉴定结果显示,4株分离菌均为嗜水气单胞菌(Aeromonas hydrophila),与A.hydrophila L3-5(KP716701)菌株的亲缘关系最近,同源相似性均达到99.9%;6种毒力基因共包含2种毒力基因型,在4株菌株中的分布为hly~+Aer~+Alt~+Act~+ahal~+ahp~+和hly~+Aer~+Alt~+Act~+ahal~+ahp~–各2株,来源于南宁的SRB143和桂平的SRB345菌株均缺失ahp基因。     

坛紫菜叶状体的抗生素联合除菌效果

为研究坛紫菜及其外生菌群对氯霉素、竹桃霉素和头孢噻肟3种抗生素的敏感性,通过将其与氨苄青霉素、卡那霉素和庆大霉素的组合,优化坛紫菜叶状体的除菌方法,并利用涂布平板、qRT-PCR及16S rRNA测序分析其除菌效果。结果显示,当坛紫菜先以氨苄青霉素(300 mg/L)、卡那霉素(100 mg/L)和庆大霉素(100 mg/L)混合处理18 h,再以氯霉素(50 mg/L)、头孢噻肟(200 mg/L)和竹桃霉素(50 mg/L)混合处理4 d,叶状体的健康率保持在96.3%以上,而对可培养细菌的抑制率达到99.9%。根据qRT-PCR和16S rRNA的结果可知,该种组合方法较前3种抗生素的组合,其菌总数下降41.5%,微生物的丰度和多样性指数明显下降。其中,假单胞菌、交替赤杆菌、交替单胞菌以及海杆菌等得到针对性的抑制。研究表明,多种抗生素的优化组合能够对坛紫菜叶片的菌群结构产生显著影响,使其受到抑制,但仍无法达到绝对除菌的效果。     

怀头鲇体表溃烂症病原鉴定及致病性分析

为探讨黑龙江流域怀头鲇体表溃烂症的病因及防控措施,本研究采用常规方法从患病鱼的肝脏、脾脏和肾脏等部位分离病原菌,通过人工感染试验确定分离菌株的致病性,并对菌株的基本形态、理化特性、分子特征、毒力基因携带情况及耐药性等进行了系统研究。结果显示,从患病鱼体内分离得到3株病原菌,分别命名为NY-8、NY-9和NY-12;人工感染试验发现,NY-8和NY-9株对试验鱼有较强的致病力,NY-12株毒力较弱;3株细菌混合感染后,鱼体发病症状与临床自然发病症状一致,试验鱼死亡率高达到100%。综合理化特征和16S r RNA基因序列分析结果,确定NY-8、NY-9和NY-12株分别为气单胞菌属的维氏气单胞菌、杀鲑气单胞菌和嗜水气单胞菌。5种毒力基因在3株气单胞菌中的分布表现为两种基因型,h l y+/a e r+/a c t+/a l t+/G C A T+和h l y+/a e r-/act+/alt+/GCAT+,同时携带5种毒力基因的NY-8和NY-9分离株致病性显著高于NY-12株。3株细菌在耐药谱上有一定差异性,NY-8和NY-9株均对4种氟喹诺酮类药物敏感,对氨基糖苷类、呋喃类等药物耐药;NY-12株仅对左氧氟沙星和氟苯尼考等2种药物敏感。     

基于微卫星标记的洞庭青鲫倍性鉴定

洞庭青鲫产于湖南省澧县北民湖,因个体大且背部青灰而得名,其快速生长的特性和异于普通鲫的体型令作者怀疑前人报道的"二倍体群体"结果。为此,从银鲫微卫星文库中筛选9个位点构建微卫星鲫倍性鉴定体系,同时采用流式细胞术和染色体核型分析完成了洞庭青鲫倍性鉴定。结果显示,建立的微卫星鲫倍性鉴定体系能够100%区分二倍体、三倍体和四倍体鲫,微卫星基因分型结果显示136尾洞庭青鲫均为三倍体,各位点的等位基因数为1～3,样本基因型包括AAA、AAB/ABB、ABC 3种类型;洞庭青鲫血细胞DNA平均含量为159.42±5.64,与二倍体红鲫的血细胞DNA平均含量(102.43±3.54)比值(DI)为1.56∶1;流式细胞术与微卫星体系判定结果匹配度100%;染色体核型分析显示洞庭青鲫染色体数为3n=156±,核型公式为3n=39m+36sm+81sta,NF=231。建立了适用于鲫倍性鉴定的微卫星标记体系,且系统地证实了洞庭青鲫为三倍体鲫品种。     

Growth of wild pearl oysters <Emphasis Type="Italic">Pinctada fucata,Pinctada margaritifera</Emphasis> and <Emphasis Type="Italic">Pinctada sugillata</Emphasis> (Bivalvia: Pteriidae) in Taiwan

In order to understand growth features of pearl oysters in the genus Pinctada, i.e. Pinctada fucata, Pinctada margaritifera, and Pinctada sugillata in Taiwan, a total of 3062 wild individuals of these species from juvenile to adult were collected monthyly from March 2001 to April 2002 in Jukeng, Pingtung County, south-west Taiwan. Quantitative measurements of live oysters were conducted for shell height (SH), shell length (SL), shell width (SW), hinge length (HL), and wet weight (WW). Different cohorts were identified through multiple length frequency analysis on SH of P. fucata and P. margaritifera, and growth curves with seasonal variation were estimated for these species. Pinctada fucata in Taiwan had a different seasonal growth pattern from the Japanese population, but had similar growth rates during the high growth period. The growth rate of P. margaritifera in Taiwan was slower than in French Polynesia, the Solomon Islands, and the Red Sea. Comparisons of morphological growth features among the three species show large differences in the SW-related features. Pinctada fucata in Taiwan had larger SW than in Japan and Korea. The differences in growth rates and morphological features suggested that the wild Taiwanese oysters may retain genetically pristine characteristics, thus genetic conservation might be urgently needed.     

石磺钙调蛋白Os-IP3R和Os-RyR基因的克隆、相对表达量及进化关系

为明确石磺钙通道蛋白1,4,5-三磷酸肌醇受体（IP₃R）基因和蓝尼碱受体（RyR）基因的序列和结构信息,初步研究不同石磺中的Onchidium struma-IP₃R/Onchidium struma-RyR（Os-IP₃R/Os-RyR）基因表达量百分比与石磺系统进化的相关性,实验在瘤背石磺表皮转录组数据库的基础上,克隆得到2条钙通道蛋白基因Os-IP₃R和 Os-RyR,利用生物信息学技术对该基因及所编码蛋白的结构特征进行分析,并通过qRT-PCR技术分析2个基因在瘤背石磺、平疣桑椹石磺和紫色疣石磺各组织中的表达情况。结果显示,Os-IP₃R核酸序列为4 574 bp,包括2 808 bp的开放阅读框,共编码935个氨基酸,预测编码的蛋白有6个跨膜区;Os-RyR核酸序列为1 253 bp,包括1 131 bp的开放阅读框,共编码376个氨基酸,预测编码的蛋白有3个跨膜区。将瘤背石磺IP₃R和RyR的氨基酸序列进行比对,发现位于钙离子通道区的G*R*GGG*GD序列处高度保守;发现3种石磺Os-IP₃R/Os-RyR 的相对表达百分比的高低顺序与各石磺从陆地到浅海的梯度分布趋势相一致,依次为瘤背石磺>平疣桑椹石磺>紫色疣石磺;石磺的陆栖性越强,则Os-IP₃R/Os-RyR 的相对表达百分比越高。不同种石磺的Os-IP₃R/Os-RyR表达量百分比的研究能为分析海洋无脊椎动物由海洋向陆地进化学说提供新的分子生物学线索。