Fangqi Xu

Author    Correspondence author
International Journal of Molecular Ecology and Conservation, 2024, Vol. 14, No. 5   
Received: 15 Aug., 2024    Accepted: 21 Sep., 2024    Published: 11 Oct., 2024

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This study analyzes the genomic adaptation mechanisms of Gammarus species under environmental stress, focusing on the impacts of pollution, temperature fluctuations, salinity variations, hypoxia, and habitat fragmentation on their population genetic structure, transcriptome, and proteome. The findings indicate that Gammarus species enhance their tolerance to pollution stress through genetic adaptation, epigenetic modifications, and changes in protein expression. Comparative genomics research reveals the coexistence of both convergent and divergent evolutionary strategies in Gammarus species adapting to different habitats. This study highlights the application prospects of genomics in the conservation and ecological management of Gammarus species and proposes conservation strategies based on genetic diversity maintenance and habitat restoration to mitigate the ongoing impacts of climate change and human activities on aquatic ecosystems.

Gammarus species; Population decline; Ecological protection; Genetic diversity; Climate change