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The complete mitochondrial genome of the Tamarisk gerbil, Meriones tamariscinus (Rodentia: Muridae).

ABSTRACT: The complete mitochondrial genome of the Tamarisk jird, Meriones tamariscinus, was sequenced. The 16,389bp genome contains 37 genes, typical for rodent mitogenomes, including 22 tRNA genes, 2 rRNA genes, and 13 protein-coding genes. The total GC content of the mitochondrial genome is 36.8%, with a base composition of 34.0% A, 24.5% C, 12.3% G, and 29.2% T. The phylogenetic analysis showed that M. tamariscinus was classified in the genus Meriones, Muridae.

SUBMITTER: Li CL

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7800061 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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The complete mitochondrial genome of the Tamarisk gerbil, Meriones tamariscinus (Rodentia: Muridae).

Li Chang-Long CL Wang Cun-Long CL Yan Shun-Sheng SS Chen Xin-Ru XR Guo Meng M Huo Xue-Yun XY Li Zhen-Kun ZK Du Xiao-Yan XY Chen Zhen-Wen ZW

Mitochondrial DNA. Part B, Resources 20170104 1

The complete mitochondrial genome of the Tamarisk jird, Meriones tamariscinus, was sequenced. The 16,389bp genome contains 37 genes, typical for rodent mitogenomes, including 22 tRNA genes, 2 rRNA genes, and 13 protein-coding genes. The total GC content of the mitochondrial genome is 36.8%, with a base composition of 34.0% A, 24.5% C, 12.3% G, and 29.2% T. The phylogenetic analysis showed that M. tamariscinus was classified in the genus Meriones, Muridae. ...[more]

PMID: 33473691

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