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Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of band-rumped Storm-petrel, Hydrobates castro
Jin-Qing Jiang1, Qing-Hua Wang1, Tian-Zeng Gao2
1College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang, China.
Abstract:
In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome of band-rumped Storm-petrel, Hydrobates castro, was determined through sequencing of PCR fragments. The complete mitochondrial genome of H. castro was 17,065 bp in length and encoded 13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA (tRNA) genes, and two ribosomal RNA genes. The overall nucleotide composition is: 30.4% A, 24.5% T, 30.9% C, and 14.2% G, with a total G + C content of 45.1%. By phylogenetic analysis using Bayes method, H. castro showed the closest relationship with the white-faced storm petrel (Pelagodroma marina).
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