Differences between phytophagous and predatory species in Pentatomidae based on the mitochondrial genome.

ABSTRACT: Pentatomidae includes many species of significant economic value as plant pests and biological control agents. The feeding habits of Pentatomidae are closely related to their energy metabolism and ecological adaptations. In this study, we sequenced the mitochondrial genomes of 12 Asopinae species using the next-generation sequencing to explore the effect of dietary changes on mitochondrial genome evolution. Notably, all sequences were double-stranded circular DNA molecules containing 37 genes and one control region. We then compared and analyzed the mitochondrial genome characteristics of phytophagous and predatory bugs. Notably, no significant difference was observed in the length of the mitochondrial genomes between the predatory and phytophagous bugs. However, the AT content was higher

SUBMITTER: Ding X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11416871 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature