Complete mitochondrial genome of the Hodgson's bat Myotis formosus (Mammalia, Chiroptera, Vespertilionidae)
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Publication Date
10-31-2011
Publication Title
Mitochondrial DNA
Volume Number
22
Issue Number
4
Abstract
The first complete mitochondrial genome (17,159 bp) of the Hodgson's bat Myotis formosus, which is an endangered species in South Korea, was sequenced and characterized. The genome included 13 protein-coding, 22 tRNA, and 2 rRNA genes, and 1 control region. It has high AT content and the same gene arrangement pattern as those of typical vertebrate mitochondrial genome. Within the control region, a 80 bp tandem repeat unit was iterated five times which was found in Domain I. It has been observed only in the vespertilionid bat group, and could contribute to identifying the species or genus, and also distinguishing it from other bat families.
Keywords
Mitochondrial DNA, Bats, Chiroptera, Genomics, Endangered species
Document Type
Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.3109/19401736.2011.624598
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Kim, Youn Mi; Choi, Eun Hwa; Kim, Sang Ki; and Jang, Kuem Hee, "Complete mitochondrial genome of the Hodgson's bat Myotis formosus (Mammalia, Chiroptera, Vespertilionidae)" (2011). KIP Articles. 8578.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/kip_articles/8578
