Complete mitochondrial genome of the western painted turtle (Chrysemys picta bellii, Testudines: Emydidae) in Korea. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • The complete mitochondrial genome of Chrysemys picta bellii in Korea was sequenced and characterized. The mitochondrial genome consists of 37 genes (13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA genes, and 2 ribosomal RNA genes) and a noncoding region. Phylogenetic analysis based on the mitochondrial genome sequences revealed that C. p. bellii from Korea formed a cluster with C. p. bellii from China and C. picta from the USA, while showing clear separation from other turtle species within the C. picta cluster. This study presented the first complete mitochondrial genome from C. p. bellii in Korea, offering crucial information for managing invasive species and protecting the local ecosystem.

publication date

  • December 4, 2023

Identity

PubMed Central ID

  • PMC10776060

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 85178930302

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1080/23802359.2023.2288439

PubMed ID

  • 38196795

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 8

issue

  • 12