The complete plastid genomes of the two 'dinotoms' Durinskia baltica and Kryptoperidinium foliaceum.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In one small group of dinoflagellates, photosynthesis is carried out by a tertiary endosymbiont derived from a diatom, giving rise to a complex cell that we collectively refer to as a 'dinotom'. The endosymbiont is separated from its host by a single membrane and retains plastids, mitochondria, a large nucleus, and many other eukaryotic organelles and structures, a level of complexity suggesting an early stage of integration. Although the evolution of these endosymbionts has attracted considerable interest, the plastid genome has not been examined in detail, and indeed no tertiary plastid genome has yet been sequenced.

Methodology/principal findings

Here we describe the complete plastid genomes of two closely related dinotoms, Durinskia baltica and Kryptoperidiniu

SUBMITTER: Imanian B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2873285 | biostudies-literature | 2010 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature