High Sequence Variations in Mitochondrial DNA Control Region among Worldwide Populations of Flathead Mullet Mugil cephalus
Joint Authors
Tzeng, Wann-Nian
Durand, Jean-Dominique
Jamandre, Brian Wade
Source
International Journal of Zoology
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-04-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The sequence and structure of the complete mtDNA control region (CR) of M.
cephalus from African, Pacific, and Atlantic populations are presented in this study to assess its usefulness in phylogeographic studies of this species.
The mtDNA CR sequence variations among M.
cephalus populations largely exceeded intraspecific polymorphisms that are generally observed in other vertebrates.
The length of CR sequence varied among M.
cephalus populations due to the presence of indels and variable number of tandem repeats at the 3′ hypervariable domain.
The high evolutionary rate of the CR in this species probably originated from these mutations.
However, no excessive homoplasic mutations were noticed.
Finally, the star shaped tree inferred from the CR polymorphism stresses a rapid radiation worldwide, in this species.
The CR still appears as a good marker for phylogeographic investigations and additional worldwide samples are warranted to further investigate the genetic structure and evolution in M.
cephalus.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Jamandre, Brian Wade& Durand, Jean-Dominique& Tzeng, Wann-Nian. 2014. High Sequence Variations in Mitochondrial DNA Control Region among Worldwide Populations of Flathead Mullet Mugil cephalus. International Journal of Zoology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Jamandre, Brian Wade…[et al.]. High Sequence Variations in Mitochondrial DNA Control Region among Worldwide Populations of Flathead Mullet Mugil cephalus. International Journal of Zoology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-481104
American Medical Association (AMA)
Jamandre, Brian Wade& Durand, Jean-Dominique& Tzeng, Wann-Nian. High Sequence Variations in Mitochondrial DNA Control Region among Worldwide Populations of Flathead Mullet Mugil cephalus. International Journal of Zoology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-481104
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-481104