Complete mitochondrial genome and phylogenetic analysis of the sea cicada <i>Blepharipoda liberata</i> Shen, 1949 (Malacostraca: Decapoda) from Shandong, China
Blepharipoda liberata Shen, 1949, is a distinctive benthic crustacean found in the low tidal zone of the beach in Rizhao, Shandong, China. This study presents the first record of the complete mitochondrial genome of B. liberata. The mitochondrial genome was found to be 15,766 base pairs in length and contained 13 protein-coding genes, two ribosomal RNA genes, and 22 transfer RNA genes. The overall nucleotide composition was characterized by A 38.18%, T 35.94%, C 15.44%, and G 10.43%, with a high A + T content of 74.12%. Phylogenetic analysis indicated that B. liberata is closely related to other species within the Hippoidea family. This research marks the first acquisition of the complete mitochondrial genome of B. liberata, thereby providing valuable insights for future studies focused on the conservation and management of this species.
Authors
- Teng Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7261-6398)
- Ying Qiao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4356-0927)
- Xiaowan Ma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9457-1263)
- Dong Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2917-0663)
- Xuyang Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2174-5429)
- Jiasen Guo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7708-1476)
- Lixing Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4999-1098)
- Shengping Zhong
- Pengsakul Theerakamol
Institutions
- Prince of Songkla University (TH)
- Jimei University (CN)
- Ministry of Natural Resources (CN)
- Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Ministry of Natural Resources (RW)
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (CN)
- Guangxi Institute of Oceanography (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Mitochondrial DNA Part B
- Published
- 2025-11-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/23802359.2025.2566070
- Primary Topic
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
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