The complete mitochondrial genome and phylogenetic analysis of Matuta planipes (Decapoda: Brachyura: Matutidae)

Abstract

The complete mitochondrial genome of Matuta planipes was obtained using long and conventional PCR method. The circular genome was 15,760 bp in length, consisting of 13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA genes, 2 ribosomal RNA genes and a control region. Of the 37 genes, 23 were encoded by the heavy strand, while the others were encoded by the light strand. The genome composition with A + T bias (70.82%) and gene arrangement were largely identical to those observed in most arthropods, such as the mud crab (Scylla paramamosain). The phylogenetic analysis suggested that M. planipes was closest to Ashtoret lunaris. The newly described mitochondrial genome may provide valuable data for phylogenetic analysis for Matutidae.

Keywords:

• Matuta planipes
• mitochondrial genome
• phylogeny

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The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.

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Funding

This work was supported by the STU Scientific Research Foundation for Talents (No. NTF17006 & NTF17014), the National Program for Support of Top-Notch Young Professionals, and the “Sail Plan” Program for the Introduction of Outstanding Talents of Guangdong Province, China (14600702).