Complete mitochondrial genome of the muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus) and its unique phylogenetic position estimated in Cricetidae. Issue 1 (2nd January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhao, Haiping; Qi, Xiaoyan; Li, Chunyi
• Is Part Of: Mitochondrial DNA. Volume 3:Issue 1(2018)
• Page Start: 296
• Page End: 298
• Publication Date: 2018-01-02
• Subjects: Complete mitochondrial genome -- Cricetidae -- Ondatra zibethicus -- phylogenetic analysis; Mitochondrial DNA -- Periodicals; 572.869
• DOI: 10.1080/23802359.2017.1390402
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2380-2359

Abstract

Abstract: Ondatra zibethicus belongs to the genera Ondatra within the subfamily Arvicolinae, its complete mitochondrial genome is 16, 348 bp in length, containing 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, 12S rRNA gene and 16S rRNA gene as other Cricetidae species. Results of phylogenetic analysis showed that Ondatra had unique phylogenetic position estimated in Cricetidae between Myodes, Microtus, Wiedomys, Akodon, Cricetulus, Onychomys and other genera. This study revealed the evolutionary status of O. zibethicus in Ondatra at the molecular level. The mitochondrial genome would be a significant supplement for the O. zibethicus genetic background analysis and experimental animalization.