Article
The Complete Mitochondrial Genome of the Critically Endangered Angelshark, Squatina squatina
Mitochondrial DNA Part B
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-9-2017
Keywords
- Mitochondrial genome,
- Squatina squatina,
- Critically endangered,
- Atlantic,
- Canary Islands
Disciplines
Abstract
Here, we describe the first mitochondrial genome of the angelshark, Squatina squatina. The genome is 16,689 bp in length with 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, 2 rRNA genes, and a non-coding control region. Base composition of the mitogenome has an A + T bias (62.9%), seen commonly in other elasmobranchs. This genome provides a key resource for future investigations of the population genetic dynamics and evolution of this Critically Endangered shark.
ResearcherID
G-4080-2013
DOI
10.1080/23802359.2017.1310609
Citation Information
Cristin Keelin Fitzpatrick, Kimberly A. Finnegan, Filip Osaer, Krupskaya Narvaez, et al.. "The Complete Mitochondrial Genome of the Critically Endangered Angelshark, Squatina squatina" Mitochondrial DNA Part B Vol. 2 Iss. 1 (2017) p. 212 - 213 ISSN: 1940-1744 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/mahmood-shivji/118/