Abstract Here, we present the first complete mitochondrial genome of the pentastomid Linguatula arctica collected from the nasal passages of a reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) in Norway. The full length mitochondrial genome of L. arctica, which measures 14,789 bp in length, contains 13 protein-coding genes, 2 ribosomal RNA genes and 22 transfer RNA genes. A clear A + T bias is observed in the mitogenome

Abstract Pharyngocirrus Di Domenico, Martínez, Lana & Worsaae, 2014 belongs to the family Saccocirridae Bobretzky, 1872 and comprises 12 species. Of these, Pharynogocirrus uchidai is known as distributed in only East Asia (Korea and Japan). This study reports the first complete mitogenome of the Protodriliformia group as well as Saccocirridae. The mitogenome of P. uchidai was 15,415 bp long and included

Abstract We report the mitochondrial genome sequences of two migratory shorebirds, the Hudsonian godwit (Limosa haemastica) and the Red knot (Calidris canutus) obtained through shotgun sequencing. The mitogenome is of 16.445 bp for the godwit and 15.609 bp for the knot containing thirteen protein-coding genes, two rRNAs, twenty-two tRNAs, and a control region. The ATP8 and tRNA-Glu were not found in

Abstract Euodia ruticarpa is a medicinal plant recorded in in Chinese Pharmacopeia. Here we report on the complete chloroplast genome sequence of Euodia ruticarpa. The chloroplast genome is 158,762 bp in size and includes two inverted repeat regions of 54,230 bp, which is separated by a large single-copy region of 86,267 bp and a small single copy region of 18,265 bp. A total of 131 genes were predicted

Abstract Fraxinus hupehensis is a national rare and Endangered tree in the Oleaceae family, that has high commercial value owing to its slow growth, interlaced roots, intricate tree shape, and easy to shape. Here, we determined the complete chloroplast (cp) genome sequence for F. hupehensis using genome skimming sequencing. The cp genome was 155,698 bp and consisted of a large single copy (LSC) region

Abstract The complete mitochondrial genome was sequenced from the marine teleost fish Inimicus japonicus. The genome sequence is 16,830 bp in size and has a base composition of A (29.25%), T (29.01%), C (20.7%), and G (21.03%). Moreover, 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs) encoded 3210 amino acids in total. The phylogenetic analysis showed that I. japonicus belongs to Synancejidae family. The complete mitochondrial

Abstract Hippeastrum vittatum (L’Hér.) Herb. is a perennial herb in the Amaryllidaceae, which has been used as a medicinal and ornamental plant. Here, we assembled and characterized the complete chloroplast (cp) genome of H. vittatum by high throughput sequencing. As a result, the length of the complete cp genome is 158,082 bp with a canonical quadripartite structure, consists of a large single-copy

Abstract The complete mitochondrial genome (mtDNA) of Microhyla beilunensis (Anura: Microhylidae) was sequenced and annotated. The length of mtDNA sequences of M. beilunensis was 16,721 bp, and encoded 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA (tRNA) genes, 2 ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes, and a control region. The overall nucleotide composition of this genome was 29.1% A, 24.5% C, 14.5% G, 31.9%

Abstract Panisea was a small genus in Orchidaceae including 12 species, while its generic relationships had been unclear. Here, we report the complete chloroplast (cp) genome sequence and the features of Panisea uniflora to provide molecular data for further systematic research. This complete cp genome was 159,341 bp in length and presented a typical quadripartite structure including one large single-copy

Abstract We reported the first complete plastid genome of Aspidopterys (Malpighiaceae) in this study. The complete plastome of Aspidopterys obcordata is 160,453 bp in length with a base composition of A (31.4%), G (18.5%), C (18.2%), and T (32.0%). Structurally, the genome contains two short inverted repeats (26,905 bp for each), which are separated by a large single copy region (88,491 bp) and a small

Abstract We newly obtained the near complete mitochondrial genome of Oreolalax schmidti (18,481bp) by using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in this study. It includes 13 protein-coding genes (PCG), two ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes, and 23 transfer RNA (tRNA) genes. The phylogenetic tree indicates that the Oreolalax schmidti is closely related to the O. lichuanensis. This report will help the further

Abstract The complete mitochondrial genome of pitted stingray, Bathytoshia brevicaudata (Myliobatiformes: Dasyatoidea) was investigated by next-generation sequencing. The analyzed mitochondrial genome was 17,640 nucleotides in length and had 59.2% for AT contents. This genome contains 2 ribosomal RNA genes, 13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA genes. and 1 putative control region. Five protein-coding

Abstract Annona reticulata is native to South and Central America which has many phytochemical and pharmacological activities suggesting a wide range of clinical application in lieu of cancer chemotherapy. This study provides abundant genomic data for the genetic relationship study, germplasm resources evaluation and varieties selection of A. reticulata. The complete chloroplast genome of A. reticulata

Abstract Hemerocallis fulva L. is a traditional Chinese medicine. The flowers of H. fulva are used in ethnic medicine to treat various diseases, including certain central nervous system diseases. In this study, we characterized the complete chloroplast genome of H. fulva. It is 156,059 bp in length and encodes 87 protein-coding genes, 38 transfer RNA (tRNA) genes, and 8 ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes.

Abstract Stilpnolepis centiflora, a monotypic genus of the Asteraceae, is an endemic desert species in Northern China. However, information on the chloroplast (cp) genome of this species is limited. In this study, we present the complete chloroplast genome sequence of S. centiflora obtained by high-throughput nextgeneration sequencing technology. The whole cp genome was 151017 bp long and comprised

Abstract The complete mitogenome of Celypha flavipalpana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) was sequenced, assembled and annotated. The genome has a circular genome of 15,691bp in length, with 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 tRNAs, 2 rRNAs, and a control region. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that Trichinidae is a monophyletic group and Celypha (C. flavipalpana) as sister of the genus Phiaris (P. dolosana)

Abstract Syzygium malaccense is native to Malaysia. It is sometimes called the malay apple, malay rose-apple, mountain rose-apple, mountain apple, water apple, or French cashew. The tree is very popular in many tropical and subtropical regions for its fruit and traditional medicine. The first complete chloroplast genome of Syzygium malaccense has been reported in this study. The complete chloroplast

Abstract Turnip (Brassica rapa. ssp. rapa) is considered worldwide to be one of the most important leaf and root vegetable crops in the Brassicaceae family. However, to date, few chloroplast (cp) genomic resources have been reported for this genus. Here, we determined the complete cp genome sequences of Brassica rapa ssp. rapa. A 153,621 bp quadripartite cycle without any gap was obtained with a large

Abstract Paphiopedilum emersonii is an endemic terrestrial orchid in China. In this study, the chloroplast genome of P. emersonii was determined from BGISEQ-500 sequencing data. The total chloroplast genome was 162,590 bp in length, consisting of a large single-copy region (LSC, 87,852 bp), a small single-copy region (SSC, 870 bp), and two inverted repeat regions (IRA and IRB, 36,934 bp, each). The

Abstract Dendrobium wangliangii is a rare orchid species with extremely small populations, endemic to China. In this study, the complete chloroplast (cp) genome sequence and the genome features of D. wangliangii were analyzed. The whole cp genome sequence of D. wangliangii is 160,052 including a large single-copy region (LSC, 87,525 bp), a small single-copy region (SSC, 18,373 bp), and a pair of repeat

Abstract We present the mitochondrial genome sequence of a gray reef shark, Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos (Bleeker 1856), a coral reef associated species. This is the first mitogenome for this species from the western Indian Ocean. The mitogenome is 16,705 bp in length, has 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, 2 rRNA genes and a non-coding control region, and demonstrates a gene arrangement congruent

Abstract In the present report, we described the complete mitochondrial genome of Euwallacea fornicatus from Sindien, New Taipei City, Taiwan. The length of the complete mitogenome of E. fornicatus is 15,743 bp and the mitogenome contains 13 protein-coding, 22 tRNA and two rDNA genes. Nucleotide compositions of the whole mitogenome are 39.41% for A, 33.84% for T, 16.64% for C, and 10.11% for G. The

Abstract Here, we report the complete chloroplast (cp) genome of the moss Myurella julacea (Schwägr.) Schimp. We found that the total length of the M. julacea complete cp genome was 124,457 base pairs (bp) long, comprising 82 protein-coding genes, 36 tRNA genes, and 8 rRNA genes. The genome had a typical quadripartite structure, and consisted of a large single-copy region (LSC) of 86,607 bp, a small

Abstract Coelogyne fimbriata has been classified as a national second-class protected orchid species in China. In this study, we report and characterize the complete chloroplast (cp) genome sequence of C. fimbriata in an effort to provide genomic resources useful for promoting its conservation and systematic research. The complete genome is 159,010 bp in length and the overall GC content is 43.3%.

Abstract Breynia fruticosa (L.) Müll.Arg. is a well-known folk medicinal plant and found abundantly in South China. The complete chloroplast genome of B. fruticosa reported firstly here was 155,630 bp in length, including a large single-copy region with 85,065 bp (LSC), a small single-copy region with 19,441 bp (SSC) and a pair of inverted repeats with 25, 562 bp (IRa and IRb). The plastome was comprised

ABSTRACT: A complete mitogenome sequence of the blue-crested lizard (Calotes mystaceus) was determined in this study. The 16,506 bp genome consists 13 protein-coding genes (PCG), two ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes, and 22 transfer RNA (tRNA) genes, and a control region. The phylogenetic tree reveals that the Calotes mystaceus is closely related to the C. versicolor. This report provides the basic data

Abstract Citrus hongheensis is a key protected wild plant endemic to the Honghe river region in southeastern Yunnan, China. In the present study, its chloroplast genome was successfully assembled and annotated based on the Illumina Hiseq-2500 whole genome re-sequencing data. The chloroplast genome is 160,275 bp in size. Its large single copy region, small single copy region and inverted repeat region

Abstract The mitochondrial genome of Calidris tenuirostris and Limosa lapponica were described using the whole mitochondrial genome obtained from Illumina Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology. Total length of the mitogenome of C. tenuirostris was 16,732bp with slight A+T bias (55.3%). Genome size of L. lapponica was 16,773bp long and A+T biased (56.3%). Both gemones consisting of 2 rRNAs, 13

Abstract The complete mitochondrial genome of Chionoecetes japonicus was sequenced using a specimen collected offshore in the East Sea. The genome includes 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA (tRNA) genes, two ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes, and a control region (D-loop), with a total length of 16,060 bp. The overall nucleotide composition was 34.91% A, 17.29% C, 10.93% G, and 36.87% T, with

Abstract Camellia pingguoensis D. Fang is a shrub which is found on limestone of karst forests in Guangxi, China. In this study, we characterized the whole plastid genome of C. pingguoensis using Illumina paired-end sequencing reads. The plastome is 156,621 bp in length, containing two copies of inverted repeat (IR) regions (26,046 bp), a large-single copy (LSC) region (86,289 bp), and a small-single

Abstract The cat flea, Ctenocephalides fells, is widely recognized as a global veterinary pest and a vector of pathogenic bacteria. We recently reported on the C. felis nuclear genome, which is characterized by over 38% protein coding gene duplication, extensive tRNA gene family expansion, and remarkable gene copy number variation (CNV) between individual fleas. Herein, we describe the assembly of

Abstract The complete chloroplast (cp) genome sequence of Myuroclada maximowiczii (GenBank accession number MT726030), a species of moss in the Brachytheciaceae family, was determined using Illumina HiSeq paired-end sequencing data. The total size of the cp genome was 124,607 bp. The genome contained a large single-copy (LSC) region of 86,684 bp, a small single-copy (SSC) region of 18,483 bp, and a

Abstract Beetle genus Mylabris (Meloidae) was described by Fabricius (1775) and had been well known due to its relevance to traditional medicine (e.g., cantharidin production). Here, we sequenced and annotated the mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of Mylabris calida, one of species within Mylabris. This mitogenome was 15,149 bp long and encoded 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA genes

Abstract Plants in the genus Syzygium have been widely used as traditional medicine, fruit crops, and ornamental trees. In this study, we reported the complete chloroplast genome of Syzygium jambos (L.) Alston which was known as rose apple. The chloroplast genome of this species is 158541 bp in length, including a pair of inverted repeat regions (IRs) (26076 bp) that is divided by a large single copy

Abstract Vicia costata Ledeb. is a fine leguminous pasture which has advantages of drought resistance and barren tolerance. In this study, the complete chloroplast (cp) genome of V. costata was assembled and annotated. The total genome size of V. costata was 134,184 bp in length with IR loss. The cp genome encoded a set of 112 genes, containing 74 protein-coding genes, 34 tRNA genes, and 4 rRNA genes

Abstract The complete mitochondrial genome of Dermestes ater DeGeer was obtained by high-throughput sequencing method. The genome was a circular molecule with a length of 15,810 bp and an average sequencing depth of 2375.9×, which contains 13 protein-coding genes (PCGS), 22 transfer RNA genes (tRNA), 2 ribosomal RNA genes (rRNA), and 1 control region. The overall base composition of the mitochondrial

Abstract Bambusa beecheyana var. pubescens is mainly distributed in South China to Southwest China, growing on hillsides or river banks. In the current study, we sequenced the complete chloroplast genome of B.beecheyana var. pubescens and reported for the first time. The genome is 139,402 bp in total length, include a large single-copy (LSC) region of 82,936 bp, small single-copy (SSC) region of 12

Abstract Chimonanthus praecox, a deciduous shrub tree, is endemic to China and widely cultivated in the world as a popular garden and ornamental plant. Here, we have reported its complete chloroplast genome with a length of 153,181 bp, containing a large single copy (LSC) region of 86,916 bp, a small single copy (SSC) region of 19,767 bp and two identical inverted repeat regions (IRs) of 23,249 bp

Abstract The complete mitochondrial genome of Lagocephalus guentheri was reported in the present study, which was 16,461 bp in length. It consists of 13 protein-coding genes, two ribosomal RNA genes, 22 transfer RNA genes and a non-coding control region. The overall base composition of the genome is 27.54% for A, 24.80% for T, 31.23% for C and 16.43% for G. The phylogenetic tree, which is based on

Abstract Complete mitochondrial genome of the Characiform fish Nematobrycon palmeri was characterized in the present study. The whole mitogenome was 17,340 bp in size and the proportion of coding sequences with a total length of 11,448 bp was 66.02%, which encodes 3805 amino acids. The base composition of the genome was 30.92% for A, 23.92% for C, 14.88% for G, and 30.28% for T. All protein-coding

Abstract Zygophyllum xanthoxylon and Z. fabago are two important desert plants from Zygophyllaceae, which are both widely distributed in north-western China. Here, we report the complete chloroplast genome sequences of Z. xanthoxylon and Z. fabago, which are 109,577 bp and 108,695 bp in length, respectively. The inverted repeat regions, the large single-copy region and the small single-copy region

Abstract The complete chloroplast genome of Zantedeschia spp. in the family Araceae was constituted by de novo assembly using a small amount of whole genome sequencing data. The chloroplast genome of Zantedeschia spp. was the circular DNA molecule with a length of 175,448 bp and consisted of 90,244 bp of large single copy, 8334 bp of small single copy, and 38,435 bp of a pair of inverted repeat regions

Abstract Saccharina latissima is a brown algal (class Phaeophyceae) belonging to the family Laminariaceae. We reported the de novo assembly and the annotation of the complete chloroplast genome of S. latissima. The circled cpDNA of S. latissima is 130,619 bp in length with a large and a small single-copy region (LSC and SSC), separated by two copies of inverted repeats (IRa and IRb). The genome contains

Abstract Here, we sequenced and annotated the complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of Nysius fuscovittatus (Hemiptera: Lygaeidae). This mitogenome was 14575 bp long, including 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA genes (tRNAs), 2 ribosomal RNA unit genes (rrnL and rrnS), and a putative control region. All genes were arranged in the same order as that of most true bugs. Eleven PCGs

Abstract Salix cardiophylla was a member of the genus of Salix in family Salicaceae with unique morphological traits, and once recognized as a separate genus, Toisusu Kimura. Here, we sequenced and assembled the complete mitochondrial genome of S. cardiophylla, which was 735,173 bp in length, including 56 genes, 28 protein-coding genes, 3 rRNA genes, 25 tRNA genes, and one large inverted repeat regions

Abstract Austinograea species are restricted to hydrothermal vents and are typically considered to be omnivorous predators in vent communities. Here we present the complete mitochondrial genome of Austinograea sp. which was collected from Carlsberg Ridge, the mid-ocean ridge in the northwestern Indian Ocean. The genome is 15,584 bp in length with a 68.11% AT content. It contains 13 protein-coding genes

Abstract The complete mitochondrial genome of Ferdinandea cuprea was assembled and annotated applying next generation sequencing, which is the first reported mitogenome reference of species from Rhingiini tribe of Syrphidae family. The mitogenome of F. cuprea has length of 15,907 base pair and comprises of 37 genes (13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA genes, 2 ribosomal RNA genes) and one putative

Abstract The BS-C-1 cell line widely used in virological research was reportedly derived from the African green monkey Cercopithecus (Chlorocebus) aethiops. We used Sanger sequencing to determine the full nucleotide sequence of mtDNA in BS-C-1 cells. The mitochondrial genome in this cell line is 16,456 bp long and has an organization typical of that in other mammalian genomes with 37 genes, including

Abstract Elaeidobius kamerunicus is the most important insect pollinator in oil palm plantations. In this study, the mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of E. kamerunicus (17.729 bp), a member of the Curculionidae family, will be reported. The mitogenome consisted of 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA genes (tRNAs), 2 ribosomal RNA genes (rRNAs), and a putative control region (CR). Phylogenetic

Abstract The complete chloroplast genome sequence of Senna tora was characterized from Illumina pair-end sequencing. The chloroplast genome of S. tora was 161,050 bp in length, containing a large single-copy region (LSC) of 90,411 bp, a small single-copy region (SSC) of 18,537 bp, and two inverted repeat (IR) regions of 26,050 bp. The overall GC content is 36.20%, while the correponding values of the

Abstract Phlegmariurus (Herter) Holub is the largest genus of Lycopodiaceae, with about 250 species distributed in the tropics and subtropics of the world. Phlegmariurus phlegmaria is the representative species of Phlegmariurus. In this study, we reported the complete chloroplast genome of P. phlegmaria. This complete chloroplast genome is 1,49,711 bp in size. In total, 134 genes were identified, including

Abstract Actinidia callosa var. strigillosa is one of the endangered Actinidia species scattering across mountain areas in southwest China. Here, we assembled and characterized the complete chloroplast (cp) genome sequence of A. strigillosa to provide genomic resources for its identification, conservation and utilization. The cp genome is 155,957 bp in length, containing a pair of 23,119 bp inverted

Abstract Actinidia latifolia, known for its high vitamin C content in fruits, is widely distributed in the subtropical and tropical regions of eastern and southern Asia. In this study, we sequenced the complete chloroplast (cp) genome sequence of A. latifolia to investigate its phylogenetic position in the gunus Actinidia. The complete cp genome sequence is 156,873 bp in length with 37.15% overall

Abstract The complete chloroplast genome sequence of Catalpa fargesii f. duclouxii C.A. May was firstly assembled and analyzed in this study. The whole genome of this species was 158164 bp in length, with a typical quadripartite structure. The large single copy (LSC) was 83986 bp, the small single copy (SSC) was 12660 bp, and both of the two inverted repeats (IRs) were 30259 bp, respectively. A total

Abstract Salix polaris is a dwarf species of the genus Salix which distribute in harsh arctic environment. In this study, we sequenced and assembled whole mitochondrial genome of S. polaris for the first time. The complete mitochondrial genome sequence of this species is a circular molecule of 562920 bp in size, encoding 23 CDS, 21 tRNA genes, and 3 rRNA genes. Mitogenome based phylogenetic tree showed

Abstract Completed mitochondrial genome of a new species candidate of Rosa rugosa, named as Rosa angusta, is 303,484 bp long. The overall GC content of this mitochondrial genome is 45.2%. It contains 52 genes covering 31 protein-coding genes, 17 tRNAs, and 3 rRNAs. In comparison to R. rugosa mitochondrial genome assembled from the public NGS raw reads, 124 SNPs and 769 INDELs were identified. Phylogenetic

Abstract Coelogyne fimbriata is an important orchid species with high medicinal value. Its complete chloroplast genome is 158,935 bp in length, which possesses the typical structure consising of a small single-copy region (SSC) of 18,743 bp, two inverted repeats (IRs) of 26,374 bp, and a large-single copy region (LSC) of 87,444 bp. The genome encodes 137 genes, including 91 protein-coding genes (PCGs)

Abstract Homatula pycnolepis is a small-sized benthopelagic fish species in the family Nemacheilidae, superfamily Cobitidea. In this study, the entire mitogenome sequence of the H. pycnolepis has been sequenced by using sanger sequencing method. The circular mitochondrial genome was 16,570 bp in length and contained of 13 protein-coding genes, two ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes, 22 transfer RNA (tRNA)

ABSTACT An important horticultural moth orchid in China, Phalaenopsis lobbii, has small and lovely flowers with unique labial characteristics. We sequenced the chloroplast genome (cpDNAs) of P. lobbii and analyzed the structural characteristics of its complete cpDNAs sequence. The results showed that P. lobbii had a typical circular double-stranded tetrad structure with the average GC content of 36

Abstract Populus pruinosa Schrenk plays an important role on ecological services in desert areas. The complete chloroplast genome was reported in this study using the PacBio Sequel II Platform. The chloroplast genome with a total size of 157,856 bp consists of two inverted repeats (IR, 27,673 bp) separated by a large single-copy region (LSC, 85,867 bp) and a small single-copy region (SSC, 16,645 bp)