Characterization of the Complete Mitochondrial Genome of the Red Alga <i>Ahnfeltiopsis flabelliformis</i> (Rhodophyta, Gigartinales, Phyllophoraceae) and Its Phylogenetic Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Red algae are recognized for their health-promoting bioactive substances and dietary fibers, making them important as functional food. In order to identify species and determine phylogenetic relationships, mitochondrial genes serve as important markers. Thus, this study sequenced the complete mitochondrial genome of Ahnfeltiopsis flabelliformis, compared with Phyllophoraceae species, and performs phylogenetic analysis to reveal its evolutionary position. The genome is 25,992 bp long, has 71.3% of biased AT content, and comprises 24 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 tRNA, and three rRNA genes. The overall base composition of its mitochondrial genome was 37.4% for A, 33.9% for T, 14.7% for G, 14.0% for C and 28.7% for GC. The gene content, annotation, and genetic makeup are identical to

SUBMITTER: Patil MP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12189398 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature