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The complete mitochondrial genome of record-breaking migrant Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea).

ABSTRACT: The analysis of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) base composition, codon usage, and genome arrangement patterns can provide insight into metabolic pathways and evolutionary history. Here, we report on the complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) a species notable for undertaking the longest migrations of any species as well as breeding in sub-polar habitats and capable of enduring extreme altitude. The complete mitogenome was 16,708 bp long and was typical of other avian mitogenomes in size and content. The phylogenetic position of the Arctic tern within Charadriiformes based on the coding region on the mtDNA corresponded closely to that based on nuclear loci. The sequence will provide a useful resource for investigations of metabolic adaptations of this remarkable species.

SUBMITTER: Skujina I

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7706502 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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The complete mitochondrial genome of record-breaking migrant Arctic tern <i>(Sterna paradisaea)</i>.

Skujina Ilze I Healey Amy Jane Elizabeth AJE de Becquevort Sophie S Shaw Paul William PW McMahon Robert R Morgan Charly C Evans Caron C Taylor Rachel R Hegarty Matthew M McKeown Niall Joseph NJ

Mitochondrial DNA. Part B, Resources 20190722 2

The analysis of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) base composition, codon usage, and genome arrangement patterns can provide insight into metabolic pathways and evolutionary history. Here, we report on the complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of Arctic tern (<i>Sterna paradisaea</i>) a species notable for undertaking the longest migrations of any species as well as breeding in sub-polar habitats and capable of enduring extreme altitude. The complete mitogenome was 16,708 bp long and was typical of ...[more]

PMID: 33365707

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The complete mitochondrial genome of record-breaking migrant Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea).

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The complete mitochondrial genome of record-breaking migrant Arctic tern <i>(Sterna paradisaea)</i>.

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