The complete mitochondrial genome of Balanus trigonus (Thecostraca, Balanomorpha, Balanidae) from South Korea

Abstract

The complete sequence of the mitochondrial genome of Balanus trigonus Darwin, 1854 was examined using next-generation sequencing analysis. The complete mitogenome of B. trigonus has 15,336 bp in length and comprises 37 genes, namely, 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 tRNAs, and two rRNAs. Both the gene order and characteristics are consistent with those of other species within the family Balanidae. Phylogenetic analysis based on complete mitogenomes revealed taxonomic relationships among members of the family Balanidae.

Keywords

• balanidae
• mitogenome
• balanus trigonus
• phylogeny