Mitogenome selection in the evolution of key ecological strategies in the ancient hexapod class Collembola.

ABSTRACT: A longstanding question in evolutionary biology is how natural selection and environmental pressures shape the mitochondrial genomic architectures of organisms. Mitochondria play a pivotal role in cellular respiration and aerobic metabolism, making their genomes functionally highly constrained. Evaluating selective pressures on mitochondrial genes can provide functional and ecological insights into the evolution of organisms. Collembola (springtails) are an ancient hexapod group that includes the oldest terrestrial arthropods in the fossil record, and that are closely associated with soil environments. Of interest is the diversity of habitat stratification preferences (life forms) exhibited by different species within the group. To understand whether signals of positive selection are linke

SUBMITTER: Monsanto DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9433435 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature