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July 23, 2026AnimalsOpen Access

A Comprehensive Molecular and Evolutionary Characterization of Chemosensory-Related Genes in Calliptamus barbarus

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YXYan XuYZYuanzhang Zhao娄娄安如

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Overview

Comprehensive molecular analysis reveals chemosensory gene expansions in Calliptamus barbarus, indicating adaptation mechanisms.

Key Points

  • This research aims to characterize the chemosensory-related genes in Calliptamus barbarus and their evolutionary dynamics across other orthopteran species.
  • Identified 422 chemosensory gene sequences across six orthopteran species
  • Performed comparative analysis of gene family expansions and dynamics
  • Conducted functional enrichment analysis related to olfactory transduction
  • Identified 74 chemosensory genes with significant expansion, including 40 odorant receptors and 14 ionotropic receptors
  • Core components like Orco and SNMP1 were conserved across species
  • Expansion of gene families likely reflects adaptations for better environmental sensing.

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Xu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a61afe0faa9903c5116a8d4https://doi.org/10.3390/ani16142251
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