Comparative mitogenomics analysis of <i>Peltigera</i> species and new insights into the lichen phylogenetics.

ABSTRACT: The genus Peltigera includes terricolous and muscicolous foliose macrolichens that are common and widespread across the majority of continents. The genus is well-defined by the absence of a lower cortex and the presence of a dense arachnoid-tomentose pilema that usually bears anastomosing pale or dark veins with numerous solitary or confluent rhizines. However, the high morphological similarity among its species poses significant taxonomic challenges for accurate identification, often necessitating the use of molecular data. This study presents a comprehensive mitogenomic analysis of 11 Peltigera species, with the aim of elucidating their genetic structure and taxonomic status. We sequenced and performed de novo assembly of the complete mitochondrial genomes, followed

SUBMITTER: Mamut R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12305817 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature