Abstract
We report the mitochondrial genome of Sabella spallanzanii, an invasive Mediterranean sabellid introduced to Australia and New Zealand. The mitogenome is 15,581 bp long and consists of 38 genes, including 13 protein coding genes, two rRNA genes, and 23 tRNA genes. It shows deviations from the putative annelid ground pattern, such as gene order re-arrangements and regions encoding on the negative strand. It is, however, very different from the mitogenome of the closely related serpulid, Spirobranchus giganteus. Phylogenetic analyses of the mitochondrial genes support a sister relationship of Sabella spallanzanii and Spirobranchus giganteus.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 499-501 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Mitochondrial DNA Part B: Resources |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 2 |
Early online date | 11 Feb 2021 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2021 |
Bibliographical note
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- Annelida
- Polychaeta
- mitogenome