Animal Systematics, Evolution and Diversity

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Complete Mitochondrial Genome of Martes flavigula (Carnivora: Mustelidae) and Its Phylogenetic Status in the Genus Martes

  • Han-Na Kim (Department of Biology Education, Daegu University) ;
  • Yeong-Seok Jo (Department of Biology Education, Daegu University)
  • Received : 2023.08.30
  • Accepted : 2024.03.29
  • Published : 2024.04.30
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Abstract

We report the complete mitochondrial genome sequence of endangered yellow-throated marten, Martes flavigula. The complete mitochondrial genome of M. flavigula is 16,555 bp in length. We identified 13 protein coding genes, 22 transfer RNA, two ribosomal RNA, and one control region. The mitogenome is A+T rich, with a composition of 31.3% A, 28.7% C, 13.0% G, and 27.0% T. According to phylogenetic analysis based on mitochondrial complete genomes, Martes flavigula in the subgenus Charronia was clearly distinct from the subgenus Martes. This phylogeny of the genus Martes supports the conventional systematic treatment. The genetic and taxonomic analysis in this study provides necessary information for the future studies of yellow-throated marten and the Mustelidae family.

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We thank the editor and reviewers for valuable suggestions and comments that helped improve and clarify this manuscript. We really appreciate J. Derbridge in University of Arizona for kind comments and English edits.

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