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ArticlePloS one2024

Morphological and genetic identification of Halophila species and a new distribution record of Halophila nipponica at the Tanjung Adang Laut shoal, Johor, Malaysia.

Muhammad Afif Che Alias, Muta Harah Zakaria, Shiamala Devi Ramaiya, Yuzine Esa, Nurul Izza Ab Ghani, Japar Sidik Bujang

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Muhammad Afif Che AliasDepartment of Aquaculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM, Serdang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
Muta Harah ZakariaDepartment of Aquaculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM, Serdang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0001-9077-367X
Shiamala Devi RamaiyaDepartment of Crop Science, Faculty of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Sarawak Campus, Bintulu, Malaysia.
Yuzine EsaDepartment of Aquaculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM, Serdang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
Nurul Izza Ab GhaniDepartment of Biology, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM, Serdang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
Japar Sidik BujangDepartment of Biology, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM, Serdang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.

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Abstract

The Halophila species exhibit complex characteristics due to their high degree of variation across different bioregions. This study delves into the intricate characteristics of Halophila species in the Tanjung Adang Laut shoal, Johor, Malaysia, and offers valuable insights through morphological and genetic evidence. Employing internal transcribed sequences (ITS), we investigated the phylogeny of Halophila species, revealing distinct clades for H. ovalis, H. major, H. spinulosa, and the newly recorded H. nipponica. Notably, H. nipponica from the Tanjung Adang Laut shoal formed a conspecific relationship with its counterparts from Japan and Korea (98.3-98.5% similarity; 5-11 bp differences). Morphologically, distinguishing features, including the ratio of the half-lamina width (1:4.76-6.13 mm) and cross-vein count (4-7 pairs), supported the identification of H. nipponica. Genetic distance analyses revealed differences between H. nipponica, H. ovalis, and H. major, indicating haplotype diversity. Geographical variations were evident, as H. nipponica presented unique haplotypes (H24) in its clade. The 47 haplotypes network identified significant mutation sites, providing a comprehensive understanding of genetic and morphological distinctions. In conclusion, this study highlights the intricate characteristics and phylogeny of Halophila species in the Tanjung Adang Laut shoal, Johor, and provides valuable insights into their genetic and morphological diversity.

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PhylogenyAnimalsGenetic VariationHaplotypesMalaysia

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