First complete mitochondrial genome of the Saharan striped polecat (Ictonyx libycus)

The Saharan striped polecat (Ictonyx libycus) is endemic to Africa, inhabiting the edges of the Saharan Desert. Little is known about the biology or genetic status of this member of the weasel family (Mustelidae). We present the first complete mitochondrial genome of the Saharan striped polecat, ass...

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Autores principales: Gray, Autumn, Brito, José C., Edwards, Cody W., Figueiró, Henrique V., Koepfli, Klaus-Peter
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Taylor & Francis 2022
Materias:
Mitogenome Announcement
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9665073/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36386018
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23802359.2022.2141080
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Sumario:The Saharan striped polecat (Ictonyx libycus) is endemic to Africa, inhabiting the edges of the Saharan Desert. Little is known about the biology or genetic status of this member of the weasel family (Mustelidae). We present the first complete mitochondrial genome of the Saharan striped polecat, assembled from data generated using a genome skimming approach. The assembled mitogenome is 16,549 bps in length and consists of 37 genes including 13 protein-coding genes, 2 rRNAs, 22 tRNAs, an origin of replication, and a control region. Phylogenetic analysis confirmed the placement of the Saharan striped polecat within the subfamily Ictonychinae.

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