The complete mitochondrial genomes of two amphipod species of the genus Grandidierella (Crustacea: Amphipoda)

Abstract

The complete mitochondrial genome sequences of Grandidierella rubroantennata and G. fasciata were determined in this study. The mitochondrial genomes were 14,469 bp and 14,656 bp in length and consisted of 37 mitochondrial genes (13 PCGs, 2 rRNAs, and 22 tRNAs). The phylogenetic analyses showed that both Grandidierella species formed one clade and were grouped with species belonging to the infraorder Corophiida, which is consistent with morphology-based classification. The results obtained in this study provide a useful reference for further phylogenetic and ecological studies.

Keywords

• amphipoda
• aoridae
• grandidierella
• mitochondria