The complete mitochondrial genome of the widespread freshwater limpet <i>Ferrissia californica</i>
<i>Ferrissia californica</i> (Rowell, 1863) (Gastropoda: Hygrophila: Planorbidae) is a globally distributed freshwater limpet native to North America. Based on the specimens collected in Georgia, we aimed to sequence and annotate the mitochondrial genome of <i>F. californica</i> for the first time. The mt-genome spans 13526 bp containing 13 protein-coding, 2 ribosomal RNA, and 22 transfer RNA genes. Comparisons with the mitochondrial genomes of other gastropod molluscs revealed differences in gene organization. A phylogenetic reconstruction based on 12 protein-coding genes of several representatives from the Planorbidae and Limnaeidae families placed <i>F. californica</i> and <i>Laevapex fuscus</i> (C. B. Adams, 1840) as sister taxa.
Authors
- Barbara Feldmeyer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0413-7245)
- Ani Bikashvili (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8792-2176)
- Nino Kachlishvili (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5632-8959)
- Clément Schneider (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3743-9319)
- Levan Mumladze (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2172-6973)
- Markus Pfenninger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1547-7245)
Institutions
- Ilia State University (GE)
- Senckenberg - Leibniz Institution for Biodiversity and Earth System Research (DE)
- Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Mitochondrial DNA Part B
- Published
- 2025-04-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/23802359.2025.2487068
- Primary Topic
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00