| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9127027 | Gene | 2005 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
The mitochondrial gene order in L. salmonis differs significantly from the copepods T. japonicus, Eucalanus bungii, N. cristatus and the other 13 crustaceans previously characterized. Furthermore, the mitochondrial rRNA genes are encoded on opposite strands in L. salmonis. This has not been found in any other arthropods, but has been reported in two starfish species. In a phylogenetic analysis, using an alignment of mitochondrial protein sequences, L. salmonis groups together with T. japonicus, being distant relatives to the other crustaceans.
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Authors
Kjersti Tjensvoll, Kjartan Hodneland, Frank Nilsen, Are Nylund,