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Title: Mitochondrial genome to aid species delimitation and effective conservation of the Sharpnose Guitarfish (Glaucostegus granulatus)

Journal Article · · Meta Gene
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  1. San Diego State Univ., CA (United States); Stanford Univ., CA (United States)
  2. San Diego State Univ., CA (United States)
  3. Junagadh Agricultural University (India)
  4. Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda (India)
  5. Stanford Univ., CA (United States)
  6. Sydney Institute of Marine Sciences, Mosman, NSW (Australia)

We present the complete mitochondrial genome of the Sharpnose/Granulated Guitarfish Glaucostegus granulatus, obtained with whole genome shotgun sequencing of genomic DNA. The 16,547 bp long circular genome consisted of 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, 2 rRNA genes, and a non-coding control region. A few protein-coding genes ended with incomplete stop codons. Phylogenetic analysis provided strong support for the specimen to be identified as G. granulatus and improved resolution of phylogeny within the genus Glaucostegus such as placing G. thouin in a sister group with G. typus. This is the first complete mitogenome within the genus Glaucostegus and will be beneficial to future molecular taxonomic studies and species identification, population studies and conservation efforts involving G. granulatus.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC52-07NA27344
OSTI ID:
1775038
Report Number(s):
LLNL-JRNL--814302; 1022692
Journal Information:
Meta Gene, Journal Name: Meta Gene Vol. 24; ISSN 2214-5400
Publisher:
ElsevierCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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