scholarly journals Mitochondrial genomes of eight Scelimeninae species (Orthoptera) and their phylogenetic implications within Tetrigoidea

PeerJ ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. e10523
Author(s):  
Ran Li ◽  
Xiaoli Ying ◽  
Weian Deng ◽  
Wantao Rong ◽  
Xiaodong Li

Scelimeninae is a key member of the pygmy grasshopper community, and an important ecological indicator. No mitochondrial genomes of Scelimeninae have been reported to date, and the monophyly of Scelimeninae and its phylogenetic relationship within Tetrigidae is still unclear. We sequenced and analyzed eight nearly complete mitochondrial genomes representing eight genera of Scelimeninae. These mitogenomes ranged in size from 13,112 to 16,380 bp and the order of tRNA genes between COII and ATP8 was reversed compared with the ancestral order of insects. The protein-coding genes (PCGs) of tetrigid species mainly with the typical ATN codons and most terminated with complete (TAA or TAG) stop codons. Analyses of pairwise genetic distances showed that ATP8 was the least conserved gene within Tetrigidae, while COI was the most conserved. The longest intergenic spacer (IGS) region in the mitogenomes was always found between tRNASer(UCN) and ND1. Additionally, tandem repeat units were identified in the longest IGS of three mitogenomes. Maximum likelihood (ML) and Bayesian Inference (BI) analyses based on the two datasets supported the monophyly of Tetriginae. Scelimeninae was classified as a non-monophyletic subfamily.

Author(s):  
Xiangyu Hao ◽  
Jiaqi Liu ◽  
Hideyuki Chiba ◽  
Jintian Xiao ◽  
Xiangqun Yuan

The mitochondrial genome is now widely used in the study of the phylogenetics and molecular evolution due to its maternal inheritance, fast evolutionary rate and highly conserved gene content. To explore the phylogenetic relationships of the tribe Aeromachini within the subfamily Hesperiinae at the mitochondrial genomics level, we sequenced and annotated the complete mitogenomes of 3 skippers: Amipittia virgata, Halpe nephele and Onryza maga. All of these mitogenomes are double-stranded and have circular molecules with a total length of 15,333 bp, 15,291 bp and 15,381 bp, respectively. The mitogenomes all contain 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNAs (tRNAs), 2 ribosomal RNAs (rRNAs) and a non-coding AT-rich region, and are consistent with other lepidopterans in gene order and type. In addition, we reconstruted the phylogenetic trees of Hesperiinae using maximum likelihood (ML) and Bayesian inference (BI) methods based on mitogenomic data. Results show that the 3 Aeromachini species in this study robustly constitute a monophyletic group in the subfamily Hesperiinae, with the relationships Coeliadinae + (Euschemoninae + ((Pyrginae + (Eudaminae + Tagiadinae)) + (Heteropterinae + (Barcinae + Hesperiinae)))). Moreover, our study supports the view that Apostictopterus fuliginosus and Barca bicolor should be placed out of the subfamily Hesperiinae.


Insects ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 754
Author(s):  
Yupeng Wu ◽  
Hui Fang ◽  
Jiping Wen ◽  
Juping Wang ◽  
Tianwen Cao ◽  
...  

In this study, the complete mitochondrial genomes (mitogenomes) of Hestina persimilis and Hestinalis nama (Nymphalidae: Apaturinae)were acquired. The mitogenomes of H. persimilis and H. nama are 15,252 bp and 15,208 bp in length, respectively. These two mitogenomes have the typical composition, including 37 genes and a control region. The start codons of the protein-coding genes (PCGs) in the two mitogenomes are the typical codon pattern ATN, exceptCGA in the cox1 gene. Twenty-one tRNA genes show a typical clover leaf structure, however, trnS1(AGN) lacks the dihydrouridine (DHU) stem. The secondary structures of rrnL and rrnS of two species were predicted, and there are several new stem loops near the 5’ of rrnL secondary structure. Based on comparative genomic analysis, four similar conservative structures can be found in the control regions of these two mitogenomes. The phylogenetic analyses were performed on mitogenomes of Nymphalidae. The phylogenetic trees show that the relationships among Nymphalidae are generally identical to previous studies, as follows: Libytheinae\Danainae + ((Calinaginae + Satyrinae) + Danainae\Libytheinae + ((Heliconiinae + Limenitidinae) + (Nymphalinae + (Apaturinae + Biblidinae)))). Hestinalisnama isapart fromHestina, andclosely related to Apatura, forming monophyly.


Author(s):  
Liyan Qu ◽  
Heng Zhang ◽  
Fengying Zhang ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
Fenghua Tang ◽  
...  

Background: Genome-scale approaches have played a significant role in the analysis of evolutionary relationships. Because of rich polymorphisms, high evolutionary rate and rare recombination, mitochondrial DNA sequences are commonly considered as effective markers for estimating population genetics, evolutionary and phylogenetic relationships. Flying fishes are important components of epipelagic ecosystems. Up to now, only few complete mitochondrial genomes of flying fishes have been reported. In the present study, the complete mitochondrial DNA sequences of the Cheilopogon pinnatibarbatus japonicus and Hirundichthys rondeletii had been determined. Methods: Based on the published mitogenome of Cheilopogon atrisignis (GenBank: KU360729), fifteen pairs of primers were designed by the software Primer Premier 5.0 to get the complete mitochondrial genomes of two flying fishes. According to the reported data, the phylogenetic position of two flying fishes were detected using the conserved 12 protein-coding genes. Result: The complete mitochondrial genomes of Cheilopogon pinnatibarbatus japonicus and Hirundichthys rondeletii are determined. They are 16532bp and 16525bp in length, respectively. And they both consists of 13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA (tRNA) genes, two ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes and a control region. The OL regions are conserved in these two flying fishes and might have no function. From the tree topologies, we found C.p. japonicus and H. rondeletii clustered in a group. The findings of the study would contribute to the phylogenetic classification and the genetic conservation management of C.p. japonicus and H. rondeletii.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rubens Pasa ◽  
Fabiano Bezerra Menegídio ◽  
Igor Henrique Rodrigues-Oliveira ◽  
Iuri Batista da Silva ◽  
Matheus Lewi Cruz Bonaccorsi de Campos ◽  
...  

AbstractWe are presenting the complete mitogenomes of eight fish species/cytotypes from Neotropical region belonging to the Astyanax and Psalidodon genus: A. aeneus, A. altiparanae, P. fasciatus (from two locations - Upper Paraná and São Francisco river basins), A. lacustris, P. rivularis (two cytotypes) and P. rioparanaibano. We perform the whole-genome sequencing for six of these species in a Novaseq 6000 - by Illumina, meanwhile two genomes were assembled from raw data available in databases. Plus, we reassembled and annotated the mitochondrial genomes for A. mexicanus and P. paranae, both already described and with raw data available online. All the genomes presented the same organization, with 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA genes and two rRNA genes. Aiming to contribute to the understanding of the several cryptic species complexes and phylogeny of the genus, we perform Bayesian analysis using the 13 protein-coding genes from these species, plus Deuterodon giton and using a Brycon species as outgroup.


PeerJ ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. e12465
Author(s):  
Nian Gong ◽  
Lin Yang ◽  
Xiangsheng Chen

Here, the complete mitochondrial genomes (mitogenomes) of 12 Caliscelidae species, Augilina tetraina, Augilina triaina, Symplana brevistrata, Symplana lii, Neosymplana vittatum, Pseudosymplanella nigrifasciata, Symplanella brevicephala, Symplanella unipuncta, Augilodes binghami, Cylindratus longicephalus, Caliscelis shandongensis, and Peltonotellus sp., were determined and comparatively analyzed. The genomes varied from 15,424 to 16,746 bp in size, comprising 37 mitochondrial genes and an A+T-rich region. The typical gene content and arrangement were similar to those of most Fulgoroidea species. The nucleotide compositions of the mitogenomes were biased toward A/T. All protein-coding genes (PCGs) started with a canonical ATN or GTG codon and ended with TAN or an incomplete stop codon, single T. Among 13 PCGs in 16 reported Caliscelidae mitogenomes, cox1 and atp8 showed the lowest and highest nucleotide diversity, respectively. All PCGs evolved under purifying selection, with atp8 considered a comparatively fast-evolving gene. Phylogenetic relationships were reconstructed based on 13 PCGs in 16 Caliscelidae species and five outgroups using maximum likelihood and Bayesian inference analyses. All species of Caliscelidae formed a steadily monophyletic group with high support. Peltonotellini was present at the basal position of the phylogenetic tree. Augilini was the sister group to Caliscelini and Peltonotellini.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Hua ◽  
Ning Li ◽  
Jie Chen ◽  
Bao-Zhen Hua ◽  
Shi-Heng Tao

Abstract Background: Mitochondrial genomes play a significant role in reconstructing phylogenetic relationships and revealing molecular evolution in insects. However, only two species of Panorpidae have been documented for mitochondrial genomes in Mecoptera to date.Results: We obtained complete mitochondrial genomes of 17 species of Panorpidae. The results show that the complete mitogenome sequences of Panorpidae all contain 37 genes (13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), two rRNAs, 22 tRNAs) and one control region. The mitogenomes exhibit a strong AT bias. The AT-skew can either be slightly positive or slightly negative, while the GC-skew is usually negative. The 22 tRNA genes can fold into a common cloverleaf secondary structure except trnS1. The sliding window and genetic distance analyses demonstrate highly variable nucleotide diversity among the 13 protein-coding genes, with comparatively low evolutionary rate of cox1, cox2 and nad1, and high variability of nad2 and nad6. The phylogeny of Panorpidae can be presented as (Neopanorpa + Furcatopanorpa) + (Dicerapanorpa + (Panorpa debilis + (Sinopanorpa + (Cerapanorpa + Panorpa)))).Conclusions: Our analyses indicate that the genes nad2 and nad6 can be regarded as potential markers for population genetics and species delimitation in Panorpidae. Panorpa is reconfirmed a paraphyletic group.


2010 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 299-309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng Yan ◽  
Ge Feng ◽  
Xiaoqiang Li ◽  
Xiaobing Wu

AbstractThe complete mitochondrial (mt) genomes of two crocodilians: Crocodylus palustris and Crocodylus mindorensis, were sequenced in order to examine their gene and genome features. Additionally, we intended to increase the amount of molecular data suitable for phylogenetic analysis. Their gene orders conform to other crocodilians that have been sequenced, except the arrangement of two tRNA genes differ from other vertebrates, showing that the gene order of crocodilians is remarkably conserved. Phylogenetic analyses (maximum likelihood, Bayesian inference) based on the mt protein-coding genes at the nucleotide level were performed among crocodilians for which complete mt genomes were available. The results suggest that the gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) joins the false gharial (Tomistoma schlegelii) on a common branch, that constitutes a sister group to traditional Crocodylidae. In this report, Mecistops cataphractus is evidently most closely related to Osteolaemus tetraspis. They are isolated as sister taxon from the main clades in Crocodylus. Regarding Paleosuchus, it appears as sister group to Caiman within the Alligatoridae. In particular, relationships among species of Crocodylus (true crocodiles) are discussed.


Genes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 563 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hu Li

In this study, the complete mitochondrial genomes (mitogenomes) of two hoverfly species of Korinchia angustiabdomena (Huo, Ren, and Zheng) and Volucella nigricans Coquillett (Diptera: Syrphidae) were determined and analyzed. The circular mitogenomes were 16,473 bp in K. angustiabdomena (GenBank No. MK870078) and 15,724 bp in V. nigricans (GenBank No. MK870079). Two newly sequenced mitogenomes both contained 37 genes, and the gene order was similar with other syrphine species. All the protein-coding genes (PCGs) were started with the standard ATN codons; and most of PCGs were terminated with a TAA stop codon, while ND1 in K. angustiabdomena ended with a TAG codon, and ND5 terminated with truncated T stop codons in both species. The phylogenetic relationship between K. angustiabdomena and V. nigricans with related lineages was reconstructed using Bayesian inference and Maximum-likelihood analyses. The monophyly of each family considered within Muscomorpha was confirmed by the clades in the phylogenetic tree, and superfamily of the Oestroidea (Calliphoridae, Sarcophagidae, and Oestridae) was unexpectedly found to be a paraphyletic group based on our selected data. This mitogenome information for K. angustiabdomena and V. nigricans could facilitate future studies of evolutionarily related insects.


Insects ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 338
Author(s):  
Yan Jiang ◽  
Hao-Xi Li ◽  
Xiao-Fei Yu ◽  
Mao-Fa Yang

The complete mitochondrial genomes of Atkinsoniella grahami and Atkinsoniella xanthonota were sequenced. The results showed that the mitogenomes of these two species are 15,621 and 15,895 bp in length, with A+T contents of 78.6% and 78.4%, respectively. Both mitogenomes contain 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA genes (tRNAs), 2 ribosomal RNA genes (rRNAs), and a control region (CR). For all PCGs, a standard start ATN codon (ATT, ATG, or ATA) was found at the initiation site, except for ATP8, for which translation is initiated with a TTG codon. All PCGs terminate with a complete TAA or TAG stop codon, except for COX2, which terminates with an incomplete stop codon T. All tRNAs have the typical cloverleaf secondary structure, except for trnS, which has a reduced dihydrouridine arm. Furthermore, these phylogenetic analyses were reconstructed based on 13 PCGs and two rRNA genes of 73 mitochondrial genome sequences, with both the maximum likelihood (ML) and Bayesian inference (BI) methods. The obtained mitogenome sequences in this study will promote research into the classification, population genetics, and evolution of Cicadellinae insects in the future.


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