The complete mitochondrial genome of Saxidomus purpuratus (Veneroida: Veneridae)

Abstract

In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome of Saxidomus purpuratus is determined, which is the first complete mitochondrial genome in the genus Saxidomus. The genome was of 19 637 bp in length, including 2 rRNAs, 22 tRNAs and 12 protein-coding genes with the order of ND3 and ND5 reversed. Maximum likelihood tree based on nucleotide sequences of 12 mitochondrial PCGs was constructed, in which S. purpuratus was clustered with 3 Meretrix species. The results are expected to provide useful data for species identification and further studies of the genus Saxidomus.

• Mitochondrial genome
• phylogenetic analysis
• Saxidomus purpuratus

Declaration of interest

This work was supported by Liaoning Scientific Research Program of Ocean and Fisheries Department (No. 201421). The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.