Complete mitochondrial genome of the razor-backed musk turtle (Sternotherus carinatus, testudines: emydidae) in Korea.

ABSTRACT: Sternotherus carinatus has been considered as a potential invasive species in Korea. However, the mitochondrial genome information of S. carinatus which can be used to control its effect on ecosystem is lacking. In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome of S. carinatus in Korea was sequenced and characterized. The mitochondrial genome consists of 37 genes (13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA genes, and 2 ribosomal RNA genes) and a noncoding region. Phylogenetic analysis based on the mitochondrial genome sequences showed that S. carinatus from Korea is separated from other turtles which are the invasive species in Korea. Sequence divergence calculations indicated near-zero divergence between S. carinatus populations in Korea, the USA, and China

SUBMITTER: Park J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10768728 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature