Integrative Taxonomy of Nuchequula longicornis (Teleostei: Leiognathidae) from Chinese Waters: Morphological Analysis, Mitogenomic Characterization, and Phylogenetic Implications.

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Auteurs principaux: Yang, Ning-Ya, Zeng, Sheng, Yang, De-Yuan, Zhong, Jun-Sheng, Liu, Pan, Wang, Xiao-Dong, Chen, Jia-Jie
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author Yang, Ning-Ya
Zeng, Sheng
Yang, De-Yuan
Zhong, Jun-Sheng
Liu, Pan
Wang, Xiao-Dong
Chen, Jia-Jie
author_facet Yang, Ning-Ya
Zeng, Sheng
Yang, De-Yuan
Zhong, Jun-Sheng
Liu, Pan
Wang, Xiao-Dong
Chen, Jia-Jie
Yang, Ning-Ya
Zeng, Sheng
Yang, De-Yuan
Zhong, Jun-Sheng
Liu, Pan
Wang, Xiao-Dong
Chen, Jia-Jie
collection PubMed - marine biology
contents Integrative Taxonomy of Nuchequula longicornis (Teleostei: Leiognathidae) from Chinese Waters: Morphological Analysis, Mitogenomic Characterization, and Phylogenetic Implications. Yang, Ning-Ya Zeng, Sheng Yang, De-Yuan Zhong, Jun-Sheng Liu, Pan Wang, Xiao-Dong Chen, Jia-Jie The ponyfish genus is presents taxonomic challenges within Leiognathidae due to morphological complexities and a lack of genomic resources. However, the absence of a complete mitochondrial genome for has hindered comprehensive phylogenetic comparisons. Here, we employed an integrative approach combining detailed morphology with molecular validation via 16S rRNA gene sequencing to confirm the identity of specimens from the Beibu Gulf. Furthermore, we present the first complete mitogenome of . This circular 16,514 bp molecule exhibits a typical gene order, a moderate AT bias (54.8%), and strong purifying selection across all protein-coding genes. Phylogenomic analysis based on the complete mitogenome reliably resolved the position of within Leiognathidae, contributing to the discussion on the phylogenetic relationships and potential monophyly of and contributing to the understanding of intra-familial relationships. Our study provides an essential mitogenomic resource for and offers insights into mitochondrial evolutionary patterns within this family.
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spellingShingle Integrative Taxonomy of Nuchequula longicornis (Teleostei: Leiognathidae) from Chinese Waters: Morphological Analysis, Mitogenomic Characterization, and Phylogenetic Implications.
Yang, Ning-Ya
Zeng, Sheng
Yang, De-Yuan
Zhong, Jun-Sheng
Liu, Pan
Wang, Xiao-Dong
Chen, Jia-Jie
Integrative Taxonomy of Nuchequula longicornis (Teleostei: Leiognathidae) from Chinese Waters: Morphological Analysis, Mitogenomic Characterization, and Phylogenetic Implications. Yang, Ning-Ya Zeng, Sheng Yang, De-Yuan Zhong, Jun-Sheng Liu, Pan Wang, Xiao-Dong Chen, Jia-Jie The ponyfish genus is presents taxonomic challenges within Leiognathidae due to morphological complexities and a lack of genomic resources. However, the absence of a complete mitochondrial genome for has hindered comprehensive phylogenetic comparisons. Here, we employed an integrative approach combining detailed morphology with molecular validation via 16S rRNA gene sequencing to confirm the identity of specimens from the Beibu Gulf. Furthermore, we present the first complete mitogenome of . This circular 16,514 bp molecule exhibits a typical gene order, a moderate AT bias (54.8%), and strong purifying selection across all protein-coding genes. Phylogenomic analysis based on the complete mitogenome reliably resolved the position of within Leiognathidae, contributing to the discussion on the phylogenetic relationships and potential monophyly of and contributing to the understanding of intra-familial relationships. Our study provides an essential mitogenomic resource for and offers insights into mitochondrial evolutionary patterns within this family.
title Integrative Taxonomy of Nuchequula longicornis (Teleostei: Leiognathidae) from Chinese Waters: Morphological Analysis, Mitogenomic Characterization, and Phylogenetic Implications.
url https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41677731/