1. The complete mitochondrial genome of Meller's mongoose (Rhynchogale melleri).
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Sosale, Medhini S., Roelke-Parker, Melody, Machange, Gradson A., Edwards, Cody W., Figueiró, Henrique V., and Koepfli, Klaus-Peter
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MITOCHONDRIAL DNA ,MONGOOSES ,MAMMALS ,GENOMES ,CARNIVORA ,SAVANNAS - Abstract
Meller's mongoose (Rhynchogale melleri) is a member of the family Herpestidae (Mammalia: Carnivora) and the sole species in the genus Rhynchogale. It is primarily found in savannas and open woodlands of eastern sub-Saharan Africa. Here, we report the first complete mitochondrial genome for a female Meller's mongoose collected in Tanzania, generated using a genome-skimming approach. The mitogenome had a final length of 16,644 bp and a total of 37 annotated genes. Phylogenetic analysis validated the placement of this species in the herpestid subfamily Herpestinae. Ultimately, the outcomes of this research offer a genetic foundation for future studies of Meller's mongoose. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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