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This research aims to explore how the geological history of the Japanese Archipelago affects the genetic structure of the riffle beetle Zaitzeviaria ovata.

June 14, 2026Freshwater BiologyOpen Access

Influence of the Dynamic Geological History of the Japanese Archipelago on the Molecular Phylogeography of the Riffle Beetle Zaitzeviaria ovata (Coleoptera: Elmidae)

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TYTakumi YoshidaShinshu University MHMasakazu HayashiKagoshima University MTMasaki TakenakaShinshu University

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Research investigates genetic structure of Zaitzeviaria ovata in Japan, indicating geological impact on riverine diversity.

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This research aims to explore how the geological history of the Japanese Archipelago affects the genetic structure of the riffle beetle Zaitzeviaria ovata.
Sampled 169 localities across the Japanese Archipelago
Conducted phylogenetic analyses using mitochondrial and nuclear DNA sequences
Estimated divergence times based on genetic data
Identified five major genetic groups based on mitochondrial DNA
Divergence estimated to have occurred during the Pleistocene
Detected genetic structure related to ancient river systems and volcanic activity in Kyushu

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Yoshida et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2e4632b1cc60ccdea8b0a9 https://doi.org/10.1111/fwb.70255

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June 14, 2026Freshwater BiologyOpen Access

Influence of the Dynamic Geological History of the Japanese Archipelago on the Molecular Phylogeography of the Riffle Beetle Zaitzeviaria ovata (Coleoptera: Elmidae)

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Authors

TYTakumi YoshidaShinshu University MHMasakazu HayashiKagoshima University MTMasaki TakenakaShinshu University

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Research investigates genetic structure of Zaitzeviaria ovata in Japan, indicating geological impact on riverine diversity.

Key Points

This research aims to explore how the geological history of the Japanese Archipelago affects the genetic structure of the riffle beetle Zaitzeviaria ovata.
Sampled 169 localities across the Japanese Archipelago
Conducted phylogenetic analyses using mitochondrial and nuclear DNA sequences
Estimated divergence times based on genetic data
Identified five major genetic groups based on mitochondrial DNA
Divergence estimated to have occurred during the Pleistocene
Detected genetic structure related to ancient river systems and volcanic activity in Kyushu

Cite This Study

Yoshida et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2e4632b1cc60ccdea8b0a9 https://doi.org/10.1111/fwb.70255

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