Anacanthorus (Anacanthorinae) is one of the most speciose and common genera of neotropical monogeneans, yet there are still many gaps in our knowledge concerning their diversity and phylogeny. We performed phylogenetic analyses of molecular sequences in order to investigate the phylogenetic position within the Dactylogyridae of Anacanthorus spp. infesting serrasalmids from two Brazilian river basins. Sequences of partial 28S rDNA obtained for nine species of Anacanthorus and Mymarothecium viatorum parasitizing serrasalmids and the published sequences of other members of the Dactylogyridae were included in the phylogenetic reconstruction. Phylogenetic analyses supported the monophyly of anacanthorine monogeneans. The Anacanthorinae (represented in this study by Anacanthorus spp.) formed a monophyletic group included in a large clade together with a group of solely freshwater Ancyrocephalinae and species of the Ancylodiscoidinae. Mymarothecium viatorum (Ancyrocephalinae) was placed within the clade of freshwater Ancyrocephalinae. The phylogenetic analyses indicated that the relationships among species of Anacanthorus reflect those of their serrasalmid hosts: the first subgroup includes a species specific to hosts assigned to Piaractus, a member of the "pacus" lineage; the second subgroup includes a species parasitizing the "Myleus-like pacus" lineage; and the third subgroup includes species parasitizing the lineage of the "true piranhas". We suggest that Anacanthorus and their serrasalmid hosts can be considered a useful model to assess host-parasite biogeography and coevolution in the neotropics. However, future studies focusing on a wider spectrum of host species and their specific Anacanthorus spp. are needed in order to investigate coevolution in this highly diversified system.

Anacanthorus (Anacanthorinae) est parmi les genres les plus riches en espèces et les plus communs parmi les monogènes néotropicaux. Cependant, nos connaissances sur sa diversité et sa phylogénie sont encore lacunaires. Nous avons effectué des analyses phylogénétiques de séquences moléculaires afin d’étudier la position phylogénétique au sein des Dactylogyridae d’Anacanthorus spp. infestant des Serrasalmidés de deux bassins fluviaux brésiliens. Les séquences d’ADNr 28S partiel obtenues pour 9 espèces d’Anacanthorus et Mymarothecium viatorum parasitant les Serrasalmidés et les séquences publiées d’autres membres des Dactylogyridae ont été incluses dans la reconstruction phylogénétique. Les analyses phylogénétiques ont confirmé la monophylie des Anacanthorinae. Les Anacanthorinae (représentés dans cette étude par Anacanthorus spp.) forment un groupe monophylétique inclus dans un grand clade avec un groupe d’Ancyrocephalinae uniquement d’eau douce et d’espèces d’Ancylodiscoidinae. Mymarothecium viatorum (Ancyrocephalinae) a été placé dans le clade des Ancyrocephalinae d’eau douce. Les analyses phylogénétiques indiquent que les relations entre les espèces d’Anacanthorus reflètent celles de leurs hôtes Serrasalmidés : le premier sous-groupe comprend une espèce spécifique aux hôtes attribués à Piaractus, un membre de la lignée « pacus » ; le deuxième sous-groupe comprend une espèce parasitant la lignée « pacus proche de Myleus » ; et le troisième sous-groupe comprend les espèces parasitant la lignée des « vrais piranhas ». Nous pensons qu’Anacanthorus et ses hôtes Serrasalmidés peuvent être considérés comme un modèle utile pour évaluer la biogéographie hôte-parasite et la coévolution dans les régions néotropicales. Cependant, de futures études portant sur un spectre plus large d’espèces hôtes et de leurs espèces spécifiques d’Anacanthorus spp. sont nécessaires pour étudier la coévolution dans ce système hautement diversifié.

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Curso de Pós Graduação em Biologia Animal da Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro BR 465 Km 7 Caixa Postal 74 540 23890 000 Seropédica RJ Brazil Departamento de Parasitologia Animal Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro Caixa Postal 74 540 23851 970 Seropédica RJ Brazil

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