Multiple plastid losses within photosynthetic stramenopiles revealed by comprehensive phylogenomics
Kristina X. Terpis,
Eric D. Salomaki,
Dovilė Barcytė
et al.
Abstract:Ochrophyta is a vast and morphologically diverse group of algae with complex plastids, including familiar taxa with fundamental ecological importance (diatoms or kelp), and a wealth of lesser-known and obscure organisms. The sheer diversity of ochrophytes poses a challenge for reconstructing their phylogeny, with major gaps in sampling and an unsettled placement of particular taxa yet to be tackled. We sequenced transcriptomes from 25 strategically selected representatives and used these data to build the most… Show more
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