Diversification Mechanism (Institute for Amphibian Biology)
The Division of Diversification Mechanism engages in experimental research to reveal the process of diversity of genome structures during amphibian evolution, as well as to elucidate the process of speciation and the factors affecting the process and establish the concept of species. Genetic conservation of endangered species is also forwarded by artificial reproduction. The division is currently conducting the following four major research projects.
Field-caught Rana ishikawae (Ishikawa's frog) from Amami Oshima
Wild-type, two color mutant strains, and see-through frogs of Rana japonica established in the laboratory.
The Division of Diversification Mechanism engages in experimental research to reveal the process of diversity of genome structures during amphibian evolution, as well as to elucidate the process of speciation and the factors affecting the process and establish the concept of species. Genetic conservation of endangered species is also forwarded by artificial reproduction. The division is currently conducting the following four major research projects.
1) Comparisons of mitochondrial DNA and nuclear DNA to elucidate the genomic diversity of amphibians.
2) Species diversity and reproductive isolating mechanisms based on hybridization experiments.
3) Conservation of and genetic variation in endangered species.
Field-caught Rana ishikawae (Ishikawa's frog) from Amami Oshima4) Creation of see-through frogs
Wild-type, two color mutant strains, and see-through frogs of Rana japonica established in the laboratory.