scholarly journals Characterization of the mitochondrial genome of Analcellicampa xanthosoma gen. et sp. nov. (Hymenoptera: Tenthredinidae)

PeerJ ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. e6866 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gengyun Niu ◽  
Yaoyao Zhang ◽  
Zhenyi Li ◽  
Meicai Wei

A new genus with a new species of the tribe Hoplocampini of Hoplocampinae was described from China: Analcellicampa xanthosoma Wei & Niu, gen. et sp. nov. Hoplocampa danfengensis G. Xiao 1994 was designated as the type species of the new genus. The characters of Analcellicampa danfengensis (G. Xiao) comb. nov. were briefly discussed. A key to the tribes and known genera of Hoplocampinae was provided. The nearly complete mitochondrial genome of A. xanthosoma was characterized as having a length of 15,512 bp and containing 37 genes (22 tRNAs, 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), and 2 rRNAs). The gene order of this new specimen was the same as that in the inferred insect ancestral mitochondrial genome. All PCGs were initiated by ATN codons and ended with TAA or T stop codons. All tRNAs had a typical cloverleaf secondary structure, except for trnS1. Remarkably, the helices H991 of rrnS and H47 of rrnL were redundant, while helix H563 of rrnL was highly conserved. A phylogeny based on previously reported symphytan mitochondrial genomes showed that A. xanthosoma is a sister group to Monocellicampa pruni, with high support values. We suggest that A. xanthosoma and M. pruni belong to the tribe Hoplocampini of Hoplocampinae.

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. e0242541
Author(s):  
Lvpei Du ◽  
Shanya Cai ◽  
Jun Liu ◽  
Ruoyu Liu ◽  
Haibin Zhang

Phymorhynchus is a genus of deep-sea snails that are most distributed in hydrothermal vent or cold seep environments. In this study, we presented the complete mitochondrial genome of P. buccinoides, a cold seep snail from the South China Sea. It is the first mitochondrial genome of a cold seep member of the superfamily Conoidea. The mitochondrial genome is 15,764 bp in length, and contains 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 2 rRNA genes, and 22 tRNA genes. These genes are encoded on the positive strand, except for 8 tRNA genes that are encoded on the negative strand. The start codon ATG and 3 types of stop codons, TAA, TAG and the truncated termination codon T, are used in the 13 PCGs. All 13 PCGs in the 26 species of Conoidea share the same gene order, while several tRNA genes have been translocated. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that P. buccinoides clustered with Typhlosyrinx sp., Eubela sp., and Phymorhynchus sp., forming the Raphitomidae clade, with high support values. Positive selection analysis showed that a residue located in atp6 (18 S) was identified as the positively selected site with high posterior probabilities, suggesting potential adaption to the cold seep environment. Overall, our data will provide a useful resource on the evolutionary adaptation of cold seep snails for future studies.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Sun ◽  
Hua Huang ◽  
Yudong Liu ◽  
Shanshan Liu ◽  
Jun Xia ◽  
...  

AbstractIn this study, we analyzed the complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of Speiredonia retorta, which is a pest and a member of the Lepidoptera order. In total, the S. retorta mitogenome was found to contain 15,652 base pairs encoding 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 tRNAs, 2 rRNAs, as well as an adenine (A) + thymine (T)-rich region. These findings were consistent with the mitogenome composition of other lepidopterans, as we identified all 13 PCGs beginning at ATN codons. We also found that 11 PCGs terminated with canonical stop codons, whereas cox2 and nad4 exhibited incomplete termination codons. By analyzing the mitogenome of S. retorta using Bayesian inference (BI) and maximum likelihood (ML) models, we were able to further confirm that this species is a member of the Erebidae family.


2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen. E. Robertson ◽  
Philipp. H. Schiffer ◽  
Maximilian. J. Telford

AbstractThe Dicyemida and Orthonectida are two groups of tiny, simple, vermiform parasites that have historically been united in a group named the Mesozoa. Both Dicyemida and Orthonectida have just two cell layers and appear to lack any defined tissues. They were initially thought to be evolutionary intermediates between protozoans and metazoans but more recent analyses indicate that they are protostomian metazoans that have undergone secondary simplification from a complex ancestor. Here we describe the first almost complete mitochondrial genome sequence from an orthonectid, Intoshia linei, and describe nine and eight mitochondrial protein-coding genes from Dicyema sp. and Dicyema japonicum, respectively. The 14,247 base pair long I. linei sequence has typical metazoan gene content, but is exceptionally AT-rich, and has a divergent gene order compared to other metazoans. The data we present from the Dicyemida provide very limited support for the suggestion that dicyemid mitochondrial genes are found on discrete mini-circles, as opposed to the large circular mitochondrial genomes that are typical across the Metazoa. The cox1 gene from dicyemid species has a series of conserved in-frame deletions that is unique to this lineage. Using cox1 genes from across the genus Dicyema, we report the first internal phylogeny of this group.Key FindingsWe report the first almost-complete mitochondrial genome from an orthonectid parasite, Intoshia linei, including 12 protein-coding genes; 20 tRNAs and putative sequences for large and small subunit rRNAs. We find that the I. linei mitochondrial genome is exceptionally AT-rich and has a novel gene order compared to other published metazoan mitochondrial genomes. These findings are indicative of the rapid rate of evolution that has occurred in the I. linei mitochondrial genome.We also report nine and eight protein-coding genes, respectively, from the dicyemid species Dicyema sp. and Dicyema japonicum, and use the cox1 genes from both species for phylogenetic inference of the internal phylogeny of the dicyemids.We find that the cox1 gene from dicyemids has a series of four conserved in-frame deletions which appear to be unique to this group.


2018 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen E. Robertson ◽  
Philipp H. Schiffer ◽  
Maximilian J. Telford

Abstract The Dicyemida and Orthonectida are two groups of tiny, simple, vermiform parasites that have historically been united in a group named the Mesozoa. Both Dicyemida and Orthonectida have just two cell layers and appear to lack any defined tissues. They were initially thought to be evolutionary intermediates between protozoans and metazoans but more recent analyses indicate that they are protostomian metazoans that have undergone secondary simplification from a complex ancestor. Here we describe the first almost complete mitochondrial genome sequence from an orthonectid, Intoshia linei, and describe nine and eight mitochondrial protein-coding genes from Dicyema sp. and Dicyema japonicum, respectively. The 14 247 base pair long I. linei sequence has typical metazoan gene content, but is exceptionally AT-rich, and has a unique gene order. The data we have analysed from the Dicyemida provide very limited support for the suggestion that dicyemid mitochondrial genes are found on discrete mini-circles, as opposed to the large circular mitochondrial genomes that are typical of the Metazoa. The cox1 gene from dicyemid species has a series of conserved, in-frame deletions that is unique to this lineage. Using cox1 genes from across the genus Dicyema, we report the first internal phylogeny of this group.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guohong Cai ◽  
Steven R. Scofield

ABSTRACTPhytophthora sansomeana infects soybean and causes root rot. It was recently separated from the species complex P. megasperma sensu lato. In this study, we sequenced and annotated its complete mitochondrial genome and compared it to that of nine other Phytophthora species. The genome was assembled into a circular molecule of 39,618 bp with a 22.03% G+C content. Forty-two protein coding genes, 25 tRNA genes and two rRNA genes were annotated in this genome. The protein coding genes include 14 genes in the respiratory complexes, four ATP synthetase genes, 16 ribosomal proteins genes, a tatC translocase gene, six conserved ORFs and a unique orf402. The tRNA genes encode tRNAs for 19 amino acids. Comparison among mitochondrial genomes of 10 Phytophthora species revealed three inversions, each covering multiple genes. These genomes were conserved in gene content with few exceptions. A 3’ truncated atp9 gene was found in P. nicotianae. All 10 Phytophthora species, as well as other oomycetes and stramenopiles, lacked tRNA genes for threonine in their mitochondria. Phylogenomic analysis using the mitochondrial genomes supported or enhanced previous findings of the phylogeny of Phytophthora spp.


Genes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 563 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hu Li

In this study, the complete mitochondrial genomes (mitogenomes) of two hoverfly species of Korinchia angustiabdomena (Huo, Ren, and Zheng) and Volucella nigricans Coquillett (Diptera: Syrphidae) were determined and analyzed. The circular mitogenomes were 16,473 bp in K. angustiabdomena (GenBank No. MK870078) and 15,724 bp in V. nigricans (GenBank No. MK870079). Two newly sequenced mitogenomes both contained 37 genes, and the gene order was similar with other syrphine species. All the protein-coding genes (PCGs) were started with the standard ATN codons; and most of PCGs were terminated with a TAA stop codon, while ND1 in K. angustiabdomena ended with a TAG codon, and ND5 terminated with truncated T stop codons in both species. The phylogenetic relationship between K. angustiabdomena and V. nigricans with related lineages was reconstructed using Bayesian inference and Maximum-likelihood analyses. The monophyly of each family considered within Muscomorpha was confirmed by the clades in the phylogenetic tree, and superfamily of the Oestroidea (Calliphoridae, Sarcophagidae, and Oestridae) was unexpectedly found to be a paraphyletic group based on our selected data. This mitogenome information for K. angustiabdomena and V. nigricans could facilitate future studies of evolutionarily related insects.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Lidia Komondy ◽  
Jose Huguet-Tapia ◽  
Marina S. Ascunce ◽  
Ericka E. Helmick ◽  
Erica M. Goss ◽  
...  

Haplaxius crudus Van Duzee is a pest of various economically important palms due to its ability to transmit lethal yellowing, a fatal phytoplasma infection. It is also the putative vector of lethal bronzing in Florida, another lethal phytoplasma disease causing significant economic losses. To date, no mitochondrial genomes for species in the family Cixiidae are sequenced. In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome of H. crudus was sequenced, assembled, and annotated from PacBio Sequel II long sequencing reads using the University of Florida’s HiPerGator. The mitogenome of H. crudus is 15,848 bp long and encodes 37 mitochondrial genes (including 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 tRNAs, and 2 rRNAs) in addition to a putative noncoding internal control region. The nucleotide composition of H. crudus is asymmetric with a bias toward A/T (44.8 %A, 13.4 %C, 8.5 %G, and 33.3 %T). Protein-coding genes (PCGs) possess the standard invertebrate mitochondrial start codons with few exceptions while the gene content and order of the H. crudus mitogenome is highly similar to most completely sequenced insect mitochondrial genomes. Phylogenetic analysis based on the entire mitogenome shows H. crudus resolving closely to Delphacidae, the accepted sister taxon of Cixiidae. These data provide a useful resource for developing novel primer sets that could aid in either phylogenetic studies or population genetic studies. As more full mitogenomes become available in the future for other planthopper species, more robust phylogenies can be constructed, giving more accurate perspectives on the evolutionary relationships within this fascinating and economically important group of insects.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lidia Komondy ◽  
Jose Huguet-Tapia ◽  
Marina S. Ascunce ◽  
Ericka Helmick ◽  
Erica M. Goss ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Haplaxius crudus (the American palm cixiid) is a major insect pest of various economically important palms. H. crudus persists in tropical and subtropical regions where it is known to transmit the lethal yellowing (LY) phytoplasma. It has been implicated as the putative vector of Lethal bronzing (LB), a destructive phytoplasma-induced palm disease affecting over 16 species of ornamental and agricultural palms. To date, no mitochondrial genomes for species in the family Cixiidae are sequenced. Analysis of mitochondrial DNA sequences of H. crudus has proven useful for proper species diagnosis and population studies which could benefit management programs aimed at moving infective insects. These analyses describe the first mitochondrial genome from the American palm cixiid, Haplaxius crudus and an insect in the family Cixiidae. Results In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome of H. crudus was assembled and characterized from PacBio Sequel II long sequencing reads using the University of Florida’s HiPerGator supercomputer. The circular mitogenome of H. crudus is 15,845 bp long and encodes 37 mitochondrial genes (including 13 protein coding genes (PCGs), 22 tRNAs and 2 rRNAs) in addition to a putative non-coding internal control region. The nucleotide composition of H. crudus is asymmetric with a bias toward A and T (44.8 %A, 13.4 %C, 8.5 %G and 33.3 %T). Protein-coding genes (PCGs) possess the standard invertebrate mitochondrial start codons with few exceptions while the gene content and order of the H. crudus mitogenome is identical to most completely sequenced insect mitochondrial genomes. Phylogenetic analysis indicated that H. crudus is closely related to the planthopper in the family Delphacidae: N. lugens, which is the established sister group to Cixiidae. Conclusions Our studies have elucidated the first reference mitochondrial genome of Haplaxius crudus, providing structural analysis of the circular genome and encoded gene regions. The present results provide future opportunities to assess the diversity and origin of H. crudus. This study demonstrates the significance of understanding the structure and function of the mitochondrial genome to inform effective diagnostic and management strategies for insect pests.


Crustaceana ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 93 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 1277-1293
Author(s):  
Yi-Fan Wang ◽  
Shu-Xin Xu ◽  
Chun-Chao Zhu ◽  
Xin-Nan Jia ◽  
Xian-Min Zhou ◽  
...  

Abstract The authors herein report for the first time the complete sequence of the mitochondrial genome of Longpotamon kenliense. The results showed that the mitochondrial genome of L. kenliense is 18,499 bp in length, shares 37 genes and 1 control region with the typical metazoan mitochondrial genome, and has a strong A + T bias (74.48%), i.e., a characteristic of the metazoan mitochondrial genome. In addition, the authors used the 13 protein-coding genes from the mitochondrial genomes of L. kenliense and 67 other species of Brachyura available from the NCBI to estimate divergence times. The divergence time of L. kenliense was 14.39 Ma, which is close to the divergence times of L. xiushuiense and L. yangtsekiense, but later than that of Sinopotamon yaanense. The results indicate that the genera Sinopotamon and Longpotamon are closely related and that the genus Sinopotamon has a longer history, which may have been caused by geological events.


Biologia ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 66 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chia-Hsuan Chen ◽  
Hsiu-Lin Huang ◽  
Mu-Tzu Chang ◽  
Li-Chia Chiang ◽  
Shih-Lin Cheng ◽  
...  

AbstractThe complete mitochondrial genome sequence of the Formosan sambar (Rusa unicolor swinhoei) was obtained by DNA sequencing based on PCR fragments amplified by 26 primer pairs designed by ourselves. The results indicated that the mtDNA is 16,505 bp in size. This is the first report on mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) sequence analysis of the Formosan sambar and the sequence was deposited in the GenBank database under the accession number DQ989636. The complete mitochondrial sequence included the following gene sequences: 12S and 16S rRNAs, 22 tRNAs and 13 protein-coding genes. The base composition of the sequence was as follows: A, 33.51%; T, 28.97%; C, 24.07%; and G, 13.46%. The mitochondrial D-loop region was also analyzed for comparative purposes in the Formosan sambar and 13 other species within the Cervidae family using neighbour-joining method. The phylogenetic tree demonstrated that there are two separate groups, a European type and an Asian type, within the Cervidae family. The D-loop sequences of mtDNA of 24 Formosan sambar animals were compared, and the results showed that the Formosan sambar can be divided into two clades.


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