The complete mitochondrial genome of sponge Halichondria Sp. (Demospongiae, Suberitida, Halichondriidae) from Dok-Do (East Sea). Issue 1 (2nd January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kim, Hana; Kang, Dong Won; Yu, Cheol; Jung, Yun Hwan; Kim, Hyung June
• Is Part Of: Mitochondrial DNA. Volume 4:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 1729
• Page End: 1730
• Publication Date: 2019-01-02
• Subjects: Mitochondrial genome -- Halichondria -- Halichondriidae -- Demosponge; Mitochondrial DNA -- Periodicals; 572.869
• DOI: 10.1080/23802359.2019.1610099
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2380-2359

Abstract

Abstract: The mitogenome sequence of Halichondria sp. was determined for the first time in this study. Specimens were identified as a new species belonging to genus Halichondria and more detailed taxonomic study is ongoing. Circular complete mitogenome is 19, 687 bp in length, containing 14 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 2 ribosomal RNAs (rRNAs), and 25 transfer RNAs (tRNAs). Nucleotide composition of mitogenome consists of 28.9% A, 15.1% C, 21.9% G, 34.1% T, revealing high content of A + T similar to the other Suberitid sponges. Results will be useful for inferring phylogenetic relationships among the members of Halichondriid.