Mitochondrial-genome-sequenced
Guides
Bothriocyrtum californicum
California trapdoor spider, California cork-lid trapdoor spider
Bothriocyrtum californicum is a cork-lid trapdoor spider endemic to arid regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. This mygalomorph spider constructs burrows with a hinged, cork-like door made of soil and silk, which it uses to ambush passing prey. Males are smaller than females, a reversal of typical sexual dimorphism in spiders. The species is notable as the first representative of its genus and family to have its mitochondrial genome sequenced.
Minettia
Minettia is a genus of small flies in the family Lauxaniidae, containing over 120 described species and representing one of the most species-rich genera in the family. The genus is divided into three subgenera: Minettia, Plesioninettia, and Frendelia. Species are distributed across five zoogeographical regions, with the highest diversity in the Palaearctic region. The mitochondrial genome of Minettia omei has been sequenced, showing typical lauxaniid genome organization with AT bias of 77.62%.
Syneches
hybotid dance flies
Syneches is a genus of hybotid dance flies (family Hybotidae) comprising over 140 described species worldwide. These small predatory flies are part of the diverse dance fly assemblage, characterized by their compact body form and agile flight. The genus has been documented from tropical to temperate regions across multiple continents. Mitochondrial genome sequencing of Syneches medoganus has provided phylogenetic insights supporting Hybotinae as sister group to Tachydromiinae.