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Reuber, V.; Rey-Iglesia, A.; Westbury, M.V.; Cabrera, A.A.; Farwig, N.; Skovrindb, M.; Šumbera, R.; Opgenoorth, L.; Schabo, D. &amp; Lorenzen, E. (2021): <b>Complete mitochondrial genome of the giant rootrat (Tachyoryctes macrocephalus)</b>. <i>Mitochondrial DNA part B</i> <b>6</b>(8), 2191-2193.

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Title: Complete mitochondrial genome of the giant rootrat (Tachyoryctes macrocephalus)
FOR816dw ID: 144
Publication Date: 2021-07-01
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Individual: Victoria Reuber
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Individual: Alba Rey-Iglesia
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Individual: Michael V. Westbury
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Individual: Andrea A. Cabrera
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Individual: Nina Farwig
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Individual: Mikkel Skovrindb
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Individual: Radim Šumbera
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Individual: Lars Opgenoorth
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Individual: Dana Schabo
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Individual: Eline Lorenzen
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Abstract:
The endangered giant root-rat (Tachyoryctes macrocephalus, also known as giant mole rat) is a fossorial<br/> rodent endemic to the afro-alpine grasslands of the Bale Mountains in Ethiopia. The species is an<br/> important ecosystem engineer with the majority of the global population found within 1000 km2. Here,<br/> we present the first complete mitochondrial genome of the giant root-rat and the genus Tachyoryctes,<br/> recovered using shotgun sequencing and iterative mapping. A phylogenetic analysis including 15 other<br/> representatives of the family Spalacidae placed Tachyoryctes as sister genus to Rhizomys with high support.<br/> This position is in accordance with a recent study revealing the topology of the Spalacidae family.<br/> The full mitochondrial genome of the giant root-rat presents an important resource for further population<br/> genetic studies.
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| giant mole rat | DNA |
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Journal: Mitochondrial DNA part B
Volume: 6
Issue: 8
Page Range: 2191-2193
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Individual: Luise Wraase
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