scholarly journals Evolutionary Relations of Hexanchiformes Deep-Sea Sharks Elucidated by Whole Mitochondrial Genome Sequences

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keiko Tanaka ◽  
Takashi Shiina ◽  
Taketeru Tomita ◽  
Shingo Suzuki ◽  
Kazuyoshi Hosomichi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Relationships ◽  
Close Relation ◽  
Rrna Genes ◽  
Gill Slit ◽  
Mtdna Sequences ◽  
Protein Coding ◽  
Bayesian Phylogenetic Analysis ◽  
Extant Species ◽  
Complete Mitogenome ◽  
Cartilaginous Fishes

Hexanchiformes is regarded as a monophyletic taxon, but the morphological and genetic relationships between the five extant species within the order are still uncertain. In this study, we determined the whole mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) sequences of seven sharks including representatives of the five Hexanchiformes, one squaliform, and one carcharhiniform and inferred the phylogenetic relationships among those species and 12 other Chondrichthyes (cartilaginous fishes) species for which the complete mitogenome is available. The monophyly of Hexanchiformes and its close relation with all other Squaliformes sharks were strongly supported by likelihood and Bayesian phylogenetic analysis of 13,749 aligned nucleotides of 13 protein coding genes and two rRNA genes that were derived from the whole mDNA sequences of the 19 species. The phylogeny suggested that Hexanchiformes is in the superorder Squalomorphi,Chlamydoselachus anguineus(frilled shark) is the sister species to all other Hexanchiformes, and the relations within Hexanchiformes are well resolved asChlamydoselachus, (Notorynchus, (Heptranchias, (Hexanchus griseus,H. nakamurai))). Based on our phylogeny, we discussed evolutionary scenarios of the jaw suspension mechanism and gill slit numbers that are significant features in the sharks.

scholarly journals The land flatworm Amaga expatria (Geoplanidae) in Guadeloupe and Martinique: new reports and molecular characterization including complete mitogenome

PeerJ ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. e10098
Author(s):  
Jean-Lou Justine ◽  
Delphine Gey ◽  
Jessica Thévenot ◽  
Romain Gastineau ◽  
Hugh D. Jones
Keyword(s):  
Citizen Science ◽  
Reproductive Organs ◽  
Start Codon ◽  
Rrna Genes ◽  
Coi Gene ◽  
Trna Genes ◽  
Protein Coding ◽  
Molecular Barcoding ◽  
Complete Mitogenome ◽  
The Caribbean

Background The land flatworm Amaga expatria Jones & Sterrer, 2005 (Geoplanidae) was described from two specimens collected in Bermuda in 1963 and 1988 and not recorded since. Methods On the basis of a citizen science project, we received observations in the field, photographs and specimens from non-professionals and local scientists in Martinique and Guadeloupe. We barcoded (COI) specimens from both islands and studied the histology of the reproductive organs of one specimen. Based on Next Generation Sequencing, we obtained the complete mitogenome of A. expatria and some information on its prey from contaminating DNA. Results We add records from 2006 to 2019 in two French islands of the Caribbean arc, Guadeloupe (six records) and Martinique (14 records), based on photographs obtained from citizen science and specimens examined. A specimen from Martinique was studied for histology of the copulatory organs and barcoded for the COI gene; its anatomy was similar to the holotype, therefore confirming species identification. The COI gene was identical for several specimens from Martinique and Guadeloupe and differed from the closest species by more than 10%; molecular characterisation of the species is thus possible by standard molecular barcoding techniques. The mitogenome is 14,962 bp in length and contains 12 protein coding genes, two rRNA genes and 22 tRNA genes; for two protein genes it was not possible to determine the start codon. The mitogenome was compared with the few available mitogenomes from geoplanids and the most similar was Obama nungara, a species from South America. An analysis of contaminating DNA in the digestive system suggests that A. expatria preys on terrestrial molluscs, and citizen science observations in the field suggest that prey include molluscs and earthworms; the species thus could be a threat to biodiversity of soil animals in the Caribbean.

scholarly journals The complete mitochondrial genome of Corydoras nattereri (Callichthyidae: Corydoradinae)

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel A. Moreira ◽  
Paulo A. Buckup ◽  
Marcelo R. Britto ◽  
Maithê G. P. Magalhães ◽  
Paula C. C. de Andrade ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Complete Mitochondrial Genome ◽  
Rrna Genes ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
Trna Genes ◽  
Protein Coding ◽  
Atpase Subunit ◽  
C Subunit ◽  
D Loop ◽  
Mitochondrial Transcripts ◽  
Complete Mitogenome

ABSTRACT The complete mitogenome of Corydoras nattereri , a species of mailed catfishes from southeastern Brazil, was reconstructed using next-generation sequencing techniques. The mitogenome was assembled using mitochondrial transcripts from the liver transcriptomes of three individuals, and produced a circular DNA sequence of 16,557 nucleotides encoding 22 tRNA genes, two rRNA genes, 13 protein-coding genes and two noncoding control regions (D-loop, OrigL). Phylogeographic analysis of closely related sequences of Cytochrome Oxydase C subunit I (COI) demonstrates high diversity among morphologically similar populations of C. nattereri . Corydoras nattereri is nested within a complex of populations currently assigned to C. paleatus and C. ehrhardti . Analysis of mitogenome structure demonstrated that an insertion of 21 nucleotides between the ATPase subunit-6 and COIII genes may represent a phylogenetically informative character associated with the evolution of the Corydoradinae.

scholarly journals Complete mitogenome of Kashmir musk deer (Moschus cupreus) and its comparative phylogenetic relationships

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhim Singh ◽  
Kumudani Bala Gautam ◽  
Subhashree Sahoo ◽  
Ajit Kumar ◽  
Sandeep Kumar Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Ribosomal Rna ◽  
Musk Deer ◽  
Protein Coding ◽  
Gc Skew ◽  
Extant Species ◽  
Complete Mitogenome ◽  
Phylogeny And Evolution ◽  
Coding Control ◽  
Rna Genes ◽  
Insight Into

AbstractThe endangered Kashmir musk deer (Moschus cupreus) is native to the high altitudinal region of the Himalayas. In this study, we sequenced, annotated and characterized the complete mitogenome of M. cupreus to gain insight into the molecular phylogeny and evolution of musk deer. The mitogenome of M. cupreus, which is 16,354 bp long comprised 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA genes (tRNAs), two ribosomal RNA genes (rRNAs) and non-coding control region. The M. cupreus mitogenome composition was highly A+T biased 68.42%, and exhibited a positive AT skew (0.082) and negative GC skew (0.307). The phylogenetic analysis suggested that KMD is the most primitive extant species in the genus Moschus whereas Alpine musk deer (M. chrysogaster) and Himalayan musk deer (M. leucogaster) are closely related. This result confirmed the placement of M. cupreus within the monotypic family Moschidae of musk deer. This study provides a better understanding of lineage identification and musk deer evolution for further research.

scholarly journals Complete chloroplast genome sequences of five Bruguiera species (Rhizophoraceae): comparative analysis and phylogenetic relationships

PeerJ ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. e12268
Author(s):  
Panthita Ruang-areerate ◽  
Wasitthee Kongkachana ◽  
Chaiwat Naktang ◽  
Chutima Sonthirod ◽  
Nattapol Narong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Chloroplast Genome ◽  
Genetic Relationships ◽  
Strong Support ◽  
Rrna Genes ◽  
Genome Sequences ◽  
Mangrove Species ◽  
Protein Coding ◽  
Protein Coding Genes ◽  
Chloroplast Genomes

Bruguiera is a genus of true mangroves that are mostly distributed in the Indo-West Pacific region. However, the number of published whole chloroplast genome sequences of Bruguiera species are limited. Here, the complete chloroplast sequences of five Bruguiera species were sequenced and assembled using Illumina data. The chloroplast genomes of B. gymnorhiza, B. hainesii, B. cylindrica, B. parviflora and B. sexangula were assembled into 161,195, 164,295, 164,297, 163,228 and 164,170 bp, respectively. All chloroplast genomes contain 37 tRNA and eight rRNA genes, with either 84 or 85 protein-coding genes. A comparative analysis of these genomes revealed high similarity in gene structure, gene order and boundary position of the LSC, SSC and two IR regions. Interestingly, B. gymnorhiza lost a rpl32 gene in the SSC region. In addition, a ndhF gene in B. parviflora straddles both the SSC and IRB boundary regions. These genes reveal differences in chloroplast evolution among Bruguiera species. Repeats and SSRs in the chloroplast genome sequences were found to be highly conserved between B. cylindrica and B. hainesii as well as B. gymnorhiza and B. sexangula indicating close genetic relationships based on maternal inheritance. Notably, B. hainesii, which is considered a hybrid between B. gymnorhiza and B. cylindrica, appears to have inherited the chloroplast from B. cylindrica. Investigating the effects of selection events on shared protein-coding genes showed a positive selection in rps7 and rpl36 genes in all species compared to land-plant species. A phylogenetic analysis, based on 59 conserved chloroplast protein-coding genes, showed strong support that all Bruguiera species are in the clade Rhizophoraceae. This study provides valuable genetic information for the study of evolutionary relationships and population genetics in Bruguiera and other mangrove species.

The complete mitochondrial genome of a tessaratomid bug, Eusthenes cupreus (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Pentatomomorpha: Tessaratomidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 3620 (2) ◽  
pp. 260-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
WEN SONG ◽  
HU LI ◽  
FAN SONG ◽  
LI LIU ◽  
PEI WANG ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mitochondrial Genome ◽  
Control Region ◽  
Complete Mitochondrial Genome ◽  
Repetitive Sequences ◽  
Rrna Genes ◽  
Gene Arrangement ◽  
Trna Genes ◽  
Protein Coding ◽  
Simple Loop ◽  
Complete Mitogenome

The 16, 299 bp long mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of a tessaratomid bug, Eusthenes cupreus (Westwood), is reported and analyzed. The mitogenome represents the first sequenced complete mitogenome of the heteropteran family Tessaratomidae. The mitogenome of E. cuopreus is a typical circular DNA molecule with a total AT content of 74.1%, and contains 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA (tRNA) genes, two ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes, and a control region. The gene arrangement is identical with the most common type in insects. Most PCGs start with the typical ATN codon, except that the initiation codon for COI is TTG. All tRNAs possess the typical clover-leaf structure, except tRNASer (AGN), in which the dihydrouridine (DHU) arm forms a simple loop. Six domains with 45 helices and three domains with 27 helices are predicted in the secondary structures of rrnL and rrnS, respectively. The control region is located between rrnS and tRNAIle, including some short microsatellite repeat sequences. In addition, three different repetitive sequences are found in the control region and the tRNAIle-tRNAGln-tRNAMet-ND2 gene cluster. One of the unusual features of this mitogenome is the presence of one tRNAGln-like sequence in the control region. This extra tRNAGln-like sequence is 73 bp long, and the anticodon arm is identical to that of the regular tRNAGln.

Comparative analysis the variability of a complete mitochondrial genome of polledness intersexual goat (PIS- -) from China

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
GuangXin E ◽  
Yong-Fu Huang ◽  
Yong-Ju Zhao ◽  
Ri-Su Na ◽  
Zhong-Quan Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mitochondrial Genome ◽  
Complete Mitochondrial Genome ◽  
Reproductive Function ◽  
Reproductive Organs ◽  
Rrna Genes ◽  
Capra Hircus ◽  
Trna Genes ◽  
Protein Coding ◽  
Indigenous Breed ◽  
Complete Mitogenome

The polledness intersexual goat (PIS- -) (Capra hircus), deformed individuals, could have malformed reproductive organs and loss of reproductive function. Here, we first determined the complete mitochondrial genome of Chinese native polledness intersexual goat (PIS- -) is 16,640 nt in length, consisting of 13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA (tRNA) genes, 2 ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes and a non-coding control region. As in other mammals and intrastrains, most mitochondrial genes are encoded on the heavy strand, except for ND6 and eight tRNA genes, which are encoded on the light strand. Its overall base composition is A: 33.5%, T: 27.3%, C: 26.1% and G: 13.1%. The complete mitogenome of the Chinese indigenous breed of goat could provide a basic data for further understanding the contribution of mitochondria in the sex-developmental mechanism, tissue and organ cell deformity of polledness intersexual goat via genomic compare.

scholarly journals The First Complete Mitochondrial Genome of Lachninae Species and Comparative Genomics Provide New Insights into the Evolution of Gene Rearrangement and the Repeat Region

Insects ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Hui Zhang ◽  
Qian Liu ◽  
Congcong Lu ◽  
Jun Deng ◽  
Xiaolei Huang
Keyword(s):  
Complete Mitochondrial Genome ◽  
Rrna Genes ◽  
Trna Genes ◽  
Repeat Region ◽  
Protein Coding ◽  
Research Fields ◽  
Tandem Repeat Region ◽  
Complete Mitogenome ◽  
Evolutionary Lineages ◽  
Complete Mitochondrial Genomes

Complete mitochondrial genomes are valuable resources for different research fields such as genomics, molecular evolution and phylogenetics. The subfamily Lachninae represents one of the most ancient evolutionary lineages of aphids. To date, however, no complete Lachninae mitogenome is available in public databases. Here we report the Stomaphis sinisalicis mitogenome, representing the first complete mitogenome of Lachninae. The S. sinisalicis mitogenome is consist of 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), two rRNA genes (rRNAs), 22 tRNA genes (tRNAs), a control region and a large tandem repeat region. Strikingly, the mitogenome exhibits a novel, highly rearranged gene order between trnE and nad1 compared with that of other aphids. The presence of repeat region in the basal Lachninae may further indicate it is probably an ancestral feature of aphid mitogenomes. Collectively, this study provides new insights on mitogenome evolution and valuable data for future comparative studies across different insect lineages.

scholarly journals Complete mitochondrial genome sequence of Lepus yarkandensis Günther, 1875 (Lagomorpha, Leporidae): characterization and phylogenetic analysis

ZooKeys ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1012 ◽  
pp. 135-150
Author(s):  
Wenjuan Shan ◽  
Mayinur Tursun ◽  
Shiyu Zhou ◽  
Yucong Zhang ◽  
Huiying Dai
Keyword(s):  
Control Region ◽  
Complete Mitochondrial Genome ◽  
Genetic Research ◽  
Rrna Genes ◽  
Trna Genes ◽  
Protein Coding ◽  
Conserved Sequence ◽  
Associated Sequences ◽  
Complete Mitogenome ◽  
Hot Environments

Lepus yarkandensis is a national second-class protected animal endemic to China and distributed only in the hot and arid Tarim Basin in Xinjiang. We sequenced and described the complete mitogenome of L. yarkandensis to analyze its characteristics and phylogeny. The species’ DNA is a 17,047 bp circular molecule that includes 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), two rRNA genes, 22 tRNA genes, and one control region. The overall base composition was as follows: A, 31.50%; T, 29.40%; G, 13.30% and C, 25.80%, with a high A+T bias of 60.9%. In the PCGs, ND6 had deviation ranges for AT skew (–0.303) and GC skew (0.636). The Ka/Ks values of ND1 (1.067) and ND6 (1.352) genes were >1, indicating positive selection, which might play an important role in the adaptation of L. yarkandensis to arid and hot environments. The conserved sequence block, the central conserved domain, and the extended termination-associated sequences of the control region and their features were identified and described. The phylogenetic tree based on the complete mitogenome showed that L. yarkandensis was closely related to the sympatric Lepus tibetanus pamirensis. These novel datasets of L. yarkandensis can supply basic data for phylogenetic studies of Lepus spp., apart from providing essential and important resource for further genetic research and the protection of this species.

scholarly journals Novel mitochondrial genes and gene reannotation: conservation of gene arrangements among available astigmatid mites

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Fang ◽  
Jiaoyang Xu ◽  
Xuebing Zhan ◽  
Weixi Fang ◽  
Fangyuan Dong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rrna Genes ◽  
Gene Arrangement ◽  
Mitochondrial Genomes ◽  
Trna Genes ◽  
Stem Loop ◽  
Protein Coding ◽  
Coding Regions ◽  
Internal Structures ◽  
Complete Mitogenome ◽  
Astigmatid Mites

Abstract Background Mitochondrial genomes (mitogenomes) of metazoans typically contain 37 genes, comprising 13 protein-coding genes, two rRNA genes, and 22 tRNA genes. To date, complete mitogenome sequences of 15 species of Astigmatina are available, and they present variation in a number of features, such as gene arrangements, tRNA unconventional secondary structures, and the number and internal structures of control regions. Furthermore, 11 astigmatid mites from six superfamilies share the same gene arrangement. Two available species from the genus Histiostoma reportedly have different mitochondrial (mt) tRNA gene arrangements. Results We sequenced the mitogenomes of Lepidoglyphus destructor and Gohieria fusca, both from the superfamily Glycyphagoidea (Astigmatina). In total, 37 mt genes were identified in the two Glycyphagoidea species. Based on AT content and stem-loop structures, we divided the largest non-coding regions (LNRs) in L. destructor and G. fusca into two domains, respectively. The novel feature of two domains for the LNR was also found in Acalvolia sp. (Astigmatina, Hemisarcoptoidea). Using MITOS 2, tRNAScan, ARWEN, and manual approaches, we reannotated the mitogenomes of Histiostoma blomquisti, H. feroniarum, and Trouessartia rubecula. We reannotated six tRNA genes in H. blomquisti and four tRNA genes in H. feroniarum. We were able to identify all of the mt tRNA genes that were reported as lost in Tr. rubecula. The phylogenetic relationships found in our study were fairly consistent with previous studies of astigmatid mites phylogeny. Within Astigmatina, Glycyphagoidea was recovered as a monophyletic group. Conclusions A novel feature of the LNR was found in L. destructor, G. fusca and Acalvolia sp. (Astigmatina, Hemisarcoptoidea). This feature was not found in other available Astigmatina mitochondrial sequences. In the current study, most available astigmatid mitochondrial genomes shared the same consistent gene arrangement that could be the potential ancestral pattern in Astigmatina.

scholarly journals Analyses of Chloroplast Genome of Eutrema japonicum Provide New Insights into the Evolution of Eutrema Species

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 2546
Author(s):  
Mengyao Li ◽  
Ran Zhang ◽  
Jie Li ◽  
Kaiming Zheng ◽  
Jiachang Xiao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Genetic Relationships ◽  
Evolutionary Relationship ◽  
Single Copy ◽  
Rrna Genes ◽  
Genetic Profile ◽  
Trna Genes ◽  
Protein Coding ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Cp Genome

Wasabi (Eutrema japonicum) is a vegetable of Brassicaceae family, currently cultivated in Southwest Asia. It is rich in nutritional and has a spicy flavour. It is regarded as a rare condiment worldwide. Its genetic profile for yield improvement and the development of E. japonicum germplasm resources remains unknown. Cognizant of this, this study sequenced and assembled the chloroplast (cp) genome of E. japonicum to enrich our genomic information of wasabi and further understand genetic relationships within the Eutrema species. The structural characteristics, phylogeny, and evolutionary relationship of cp genomes among other Brassicaceae plants were analyzed and compared to those of Eutrema species. The cp genome of E. japonicum has 153,851 bp with a typical quadripartite structure, including 37 tRNA genes, 8 rRNA genes, and 87 protein-coding genes. It contains 290 simple sequence repeats and prefers to end their codons with an A or T, which is the same as other Brassicaceae species. Moreover, the cp genomes of the Eutrema species had a high degree of collinearity and conservation during the evolution process. Nucleotide diversity analysis revealed that genes in the IR regions had higher Pi values than those in LSC (Large single copy) and SSC (Small single copy) regions, making them potential molecular markers for wasabi diversity studies. The analysis of genetic distance between Eutrema plants and other Brassicacea plants showed that intraspecies variation was found to be low, while large differences were found between genera and species. Phylogenetic analysis based on 29 cp genomes revealed the existence of a close relationship amongst the Eutrema species. Overall, this study provides baseline information for cp genome-based molecular breeding and genetic transformation studies of Eutrema plants.

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