Abstract
Corals in the genus Porites are among the major framework builders of reef structures worldwide, yet the genus has been challenging to study due to a lack of informative molecular markers. Here, we used ezRAD sequencing to reconstruct the complete mitochondrial genome of Porites fontanesii (GenBank accession number MG754069), a widespread coral species endemic to the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The gene arrangement of P. fontanesii did not differ from other Scleractinia and consisted of 18,658 bp, organized in 13 protein-coding genes, 2 rRNA genes, and 2 tRNA genes. This mitochondrial genome contributes essential data to work towards a better understanding of evolutionary relationships within Porites.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 173-174 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Mitochondrial DNA Part B: Resources |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2 2018 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2018 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
Keywords
- Mitochondrial genome
- RAD sequencing
- Scleractiania
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics