The complete mitochondrial genome of Parasitus fimetorum (Berlese, 1904) (Arachnida: Parasitiformes: Parasitidae)

Abstract

For the first time, the complete mitochondrial genome of Parasitus fimetorum was sequenced. The mitochondrial genome is 14,619 bp in length and includes 13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA genes, two ribosomal RNA genes, and a control region. The base composition is 35.6% for A, 34.8% for T, 18.2% for G, and 11.4% for C. A phylogenetic tree based on the maximum likelihood (ML) method indicated that Parasitus fimetorum was clustered with Parasitus wangdunqingi within the family Parasitidae.

Molecular phylogeny reveals Varroa mites are not a separate family but a subfamily of Laelapidae

“…Existing molecular phylogenies including Varroa mites, Laelapidae, and their relatives, have consistently indicated a close association between Varroa mites and Laelapidae, aligning with the findings from previous morphological analyses (Multi-locus phylogeny 21 – 23 ; Mitogenome phylogeny 24 – 27 ; Phylogenomics 28 ). Varroa mites have been either placed within Laelapidae 22 – 24 , recovered as a sister group to Laelapidae 28 , or shown close affinity with Laelapidae + Blattisociidae 27 .…”

“…Existing molecular phylogenies including Varroa mites, Laelapidae, and their relatives, have consistently indicated a close association between Varroa mites and Laelapidae, aligning with the findings from previous morphological analyses (Multi-locus phylogeny 21 – 23 ; Mitogenome phylogeny 24 – 27 ; Phylogenomics 28 ). Varroa mites have been either placed within Laelapidae 22 – 24 , recovered as a sister group to Laelapidae 28 , or shown close affinity with Laelapidae + Blattisociidae 27 . However, most studies only included V. destructor 22 – 24 , 27 , utilized fewer genes below the current standard 21 – 23 , or lacked Varroa -related Laelapidae species in their taxon sampling, hindering the examination of whether Varroa mites constitute a separate family or are nested within other Laelapidae groups 24 , 27 , 28 .…”

The complete mitochondrial genome of Rhipicephalus haemaphysaloides and its phylogenetic analysis

“…The small genome, stable genetic composition, and maternal inheritance are remarkable characteristics found within the mitochondria of insects (Yang et al. 2022 ). These unique attributes have proven to be invaluable in studies related to insect species identification and phylogenetic research.…”

The complete mitochondrial genome of Nycteribia parvula Speiser, 1901 (Diptera, Nycteribiidae)

“…With its maternal inheritance, relatively high mutation rates, and absence of recombination, the mitochondrial genome has been widely utilized as genetic markers in molecular phylogenetic investigations (Yang et al. 2022 ). Therefore, the complete mitochondrial genome of N. parvula was sequenced and annotated for the first time.…”