| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1549028 | Progress in Natural Science: Materials International | 2008 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The entire mitochondrial DNA sequence (mitogenome) of Russell's snapper (Lutjanus russellii) was determined using long PCR and primer-walking methodology, representing the first complete mitogenome accessioned for Lutjanid fishes (16,505Â bp, GenBank Accession No. EF514208). The mitogenome was similar in gene composition and order to those of other vertebrates, having 37 structural genes, i.e., two ribosomal RNAs, 22 transfer RNAs, and 13 protein-coding genes. Phylogenetic analyses based on the mtDNA sequence of Russell's snapper supported a close relationship between Lutjaninae and Caesioninae, consistent with taxonomic hypotheses based on morphology. More studies utilizing mitogenomes are needed to resolve high-level relationships among snappers.
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Authors
Yusong Guo, Zhongduo Wang, Chuwu Liu, Yun Liu,