Description and phylogenetic analysis of the complete mitochondrial genome in Eulaelaps silvestris provides new insights into the molecular classification of the family Haemogamasidae.

ABSTRACT: In this study, the mitochondrial genome of Eulaelaps silvestris, which parasitizes Apodemus chevrieri, was sequenced and assembled to fill the gap in understanding the molecular evolution of the genus Eulaelaps. The E. silvestris mitochondrial genome is a double-stranded DNA molecule with a length of 14 882 bp, with a distinct AT preference for base composition and a notably higher AT content than GC content. The arrangement between genes is relatively compact, with a total of 10 gene intergenic regions and 12 gene overlap regions. All protein-coding genes had a typical ATN initiation codon, and only 2 protein-coding genes had an incomplete termination codon T. Out of the 13 protein-coding genes, the 5 most frequently used codons ended in A/U, with only 1 codon

SUBMITTER: Yang HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10478059 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature